MCi Crusader II 1989 Maintenance Manual page 464

Date
1-1-89
Page 15-5
MC-9 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
AIIANUAL DEMOUNTING AND
MOUNTING OF TIRES
NOTE: This procedure applies to
tlrff
on
both demountable rims and dl11e
whffle.
Tool,
required: 2 tubel ... tire tools, 1 pair
via.grip pflers, lubricant and brush.
CAUTION: Avoid the
UH
of any lubricant
containing water, or any solvent Injurious
to rubber.
DEMOUNTING
1. Deflate tire.
2.
With tire lying flat. loosen both beads by walking on tire
with heels close to rim.
3. With wide side of rim down, lubricate top bead.
4. With stops toward rim. insert spoon ends of both tools
about 1 O" (254 mm) apart.
5. Holding bead in well with foot. pull one tool toward center
of rim. See figure 15- 7.
Figure 15-7. Pulllng First
Tool
Toward Center.
6. Hold tool in position with one foot and pull second tool
toward center of rim. Progressively
work
bead off rim. taking
additional bites as necessary (figure 15-8).
7. Stand assembly in vertical position. Lubricate second
bead.
Figure 15-8.
Second Tool
Toward
Center.
8. Attop of assembly insert straight end of tool between bead
and back flange of rim at about a 45
°
angle. Turn tool so that it is
oerpendicular to rim. Pry second bead off. See figure 15-9.
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Figure 15-9. Prying Off Second Bead.
MOUNTING
1.
Be sure correct valve is used and is properly installed in
the rim. Inspect rim to insure bead seats are clean and smooth.
2. Place rim on floor with side down and lubricate first bead
of tire and upper bead seat of rim (figure 15-10).
Figure 15-10.
Applying
Lubricant.
3. Push first bead into well of rim and onto rim as far as
possible.
4. Using straight end of tool (with stop resting on rim flange).
take small bites to work remaining section of first bead on to rim.
Refer to figure 15-11.
Figure 15-11. Installing First Bead On Rim.
5. Hold second bead in well by standing on tire and anchor
with vise-grip pliers (snub side toward tire). ·