Bead Loosening - Hunter TC39 Series Operation Instructions Manual

2.3 Bead Loosening

18 • • • • Basic Procedures
The clamping shaft is equipped with a quick clamp cone to speed clamping. Simply
activate the Quick Clamp, drop the cone into place then hand tighten.
Use the push button controls to position the lower roller to within 1/8" of rim.
Rotate wheel.
Apply lubrication while rotating wheel and pushing the lower bead off the rim with the
lower bead roller. Use the push button controls to operate the cam for the introduction
of the bead breaker between tire and rim. Stop when bead is removed from bead
seat.
Remove lower roller.
Rotate wheel.
Apply lubrication while rotating wheel and pushing the upper bead off the rim with the
upper bead roller. Use the push button controls to operate the cam for the
introduction of the bead breaker between tire and rim. Stop when bead is removed
from bead seat.
CAUTION: Never place hands near the rollers while applying force and
rotating tire. Hands could be pulled between the roller and
tire causing injury.
Remove upper roller.
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