Advanced Bead Loosening Procedures (Tc33M Model Only); Bead Loosening Soft Sidewall, Tall Profile Tires - Hunter TC33 Series Operation Instructions Manual

3.3 Advanced Bead Loosening Procedures (TC33M model only)

Bead Loosening Soft Sidewall, Tall Profile Tires

TC33 Series Tire Changer Operation Instructions
The angle of the conical roller can be adjusted to match the size of the rim being
serviced.
Simply rotate the knob on the side of the conical roller to achieve an angle that is
parallel with the edge of the rim.
Swing the bead roller assembly in toward the column to the working position (against
the stop).
Set rim diameter.
WARNING: Never place hands near the rollers while applying force
and rotating wheel.
Bring the upper bead roller down until it contacts the tire at the edge of the rim.
Lock upper roller into the side of the tire.
Bring the lower bead roller up until it contacts the tire.
Lock the lower roller into the side of the tire.
Continue to rotate wheel during the entire loosening procedure.
CAUTION: Never rotate the wheel clockwise while bead loosening.
Never lock the bead roller assembly with the lock knob while
bead loosening.
Leaving no more than 5 psi in the tire may help to stiffen the sidewall and loosen the
bead.
Use multiple rotations to loosen the bead, while slowly increasing roller pressure. Let
the roller work the bead.
Push the lower bead of the tire off the rim bead seat while rotating tire.
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