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f. The deflated inner tube can now be
pulled from the tire casing and the
inner tire casing inspected for damage
or protruding sharp
objects,
etc. Lo-
cate and eliminate cause of flat
or
puncture.
g.
If the tire is to be replaced, pry the
other tire bead from the wheel rim as
described in step e, and remove the
tire from the rim (this step is not
necessary if only the inner tube is to
be replaced). Install one bead of the
new tire in the wheel rim and proceed
with installation of the inner tube.
h. Install a new inner tube of the correct
size by in fl a ting very slightly. Leave
the valve core in the valve stem.
i. Inspect the wheel rim inner tube pro-
tector strip to see that it is in good
condition and centered over the spoke
nipples.
j. Align the tire balance mark with the
valve
stem
hole in the rim and insert
the partially
inflated
inner tube into
the tire
casing.
With the valve stem
aligned
with
the valve stem hole in the
nm.
k.
Work the inner tube into proper posi-
tion in the tire casing and insert the
valve stem through the valve stem hole
in the rim. Install
a
valve stem retain-
ing nut partially, but
not
thigh tly on
the valve stem. Remove valve core.
1.
Apply a light coating
of
tire mounting
solution
(liquid detergent can be used
in an emergency) to each of the tire
bead surf aces, and between the free
tire
bead and rim edge.
m.
The tire can now be stepped into place
using
your
heels. Place both heels on
the tire bead opposite the valve core
and
press the tire bead into place
progressively with each step in op-
posite directions around the wheel.
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