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Fig. 68
Fig. 69
Fig. 70
2. Hold one iron in posi-
tion with foot and pull sec-
ond iron toward center of
rim. Progressively work
bead off rim, taking addi-
tional bites if necessary (fig.
67).
3. Stand assembly in
vertical position. Lubricate
second bead. At top of as-
sembly insert straight end
of tire iron between bead
and back flange of rim at
about a 45 degree angle
(fig. 68).
4. Turn iron so that it is
perpendicular to rim. Pry
second bead off (fig. 69).
Mounting (all except
6.70-15 tires)
All tubeless tires except
the
6.70-15
size
will
be
mounted as follows:
1. Inspect rim to insure
bead seats are clean and
smooth.
Then
place
ring
on
floor with wide side down and
lubricate first bead of tire and
upper bead seat of rim (fig. 70).
2. Push first bead into well of
rim and onto rim as far as pos-
sible. Using straight end of tire
iron and with stop resting on rim
flange, work remaining section of
first bead over rim (fig. 71).
3. Hold second bead in well by standing on tire. When neces-
sary, push section of bead into rim well and anchor with vise-
grip pliers by pinching pliers on rim flange. Using spoon end of
tire iron with stop toward rim, work progressively around bead
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