Ranger R76LT Installation And Operation Manual page 46

Mount a New Tire
Mounting a Tire is the process of putting a Tire onto a Wheel.
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WARNING
During mounting, the Tire Bead goes over the Mount Lip of the Mount/Demount Head, but stays under
the Demount Lip. See
Review the following points
• Check the Tire and Wheel to make sure they are an
• If desired, put in a new Valve Stem before mounting the Tire.
• Make sure the Wheel is both clean and free of balancing weights. Remove any weights and any
corrosion you find on the Wheel;
• Check the Tire for damage;
• Check the location of the TPMS and adjust the Tire if necessary. Do not damage the sensor.
• Check for yellow and red dots. If found, line them up with the appropriate locations on the Tire.
• Make sure the Tire is
When mounting a Tire, mount the bottom Bead first (over the top of the Rim), then the top Bead (also
over the top of the Rim).
To mount a Tire:
1. Make sure you are wearing OSHA-approved (publication 3151) personal protective equipment:
leather gloves, steel-toed work boots, back belts, hearing protection, and ANSI-approved eye
protection (safety glasses, face shield, or goggles).
2. If the Wheel is not already secured on the Turntable with the Narrow Side facing up, move the
Wheel onto the Turntable and secure it internally or externally.
3. Apply Tire Lubricant to the top and bottom Beads and the top Rim.
4. Put the Tire over the Wheel, with the side that will be next to the Mount/Demount Head low and
the other side high (above the top of the Wheel).
5. Move the Mount/Demount Head into position.
6. Bring up the low side of the Tire and put the
Demount Lip.
Side view. Not necessarily to scale.
R76 Series of Tire Changers
Mounting a Tire can be hazardous if not done correctly. Do not mount a Tire unless
you have been trained to do so. Failure to understand and follow proper
procedures can result in injury or death.
Mount/Demount Heads
before mounting a Tire:
do not
do not mount a damaged Tire
fully
deflated.
for additional information.
exact match.
service heavily corroded Wheels.
bottom
Tire Bead over the Mount Lip and under the
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