Ken Tool T601 (38601) CENTER POST TIRE CHANGING SYSTEM - Manual (Page 10)

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D. Four-lug and Five-lug wheel types for Passenger Car and Light
Trucks:
1. After the bead of the tire has been broken away from the wheel (see
section 1), place the tire/rim assembly over the center post with the valve stem facing
up. Approximately center the rim on the three fins.
2. Install the hold-down plate with the pin facing down through any lug hole. Turn the
wheel clockwise until the pin of the hold-down plate contacts the nearest fin,
centering the wheel. Place the shaft support barrel over the threaded rod and secure
with round nut. Hand tighten only. (see diagram).
3.
Once the tire is securely held in place, apply adequate amount of Bead-Eze®
(or similar tire lubricant) to tire bead. Do not use flammable materials when servicing
tires and wheels.
4. Next, place the demount (straight) end of the Tire Snake™ in between the
tire and the rim at a point closest to you, with the flat side of the demount
end against the rim and the rounded side against the tire bead (photo A).
The optional large Tire Snake is recommended (available separately).
Push the bar forward, lifting the bead over the rim until you hear the
“click” of the Tire Snake as it positions correctly against the rim. The Tire
Snake should be positioned so you can use the center post for support
when pulling the bar (photo B).
5. Pull the bar toward you around the center post in a clockwise, circular motion to
demount the bead (photo C).
6. After the first bead has been demounted, pull the tire up toward the top bead, place
the flat end of the demounting bar between the second bead of the tire and the rim
as before and repeat the removal process.
Photo A: Demount
Photo C: Demount
Photo B: Demount