Ken Tool T601 (38601) CENTER POST TIRE CHANGING SYSTEM - Manual (Page 12)

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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.
Section 3) Mounting the Tire to the Rim
A. 5/8” and larger straight axle wheels:
1. Place the rim over the center post with the valve stem facing up.
2. Install the bearing guide with angle side down (see diagram) to
center wheel on threaded center post. Place one or both spacer sleeves over post and
secure with round nut. Hand tighten only. Caution: do not use machine without
spacer sleeves. This will damage the threaded mounting shaft and make it unusable.
3.
Once the rim is securely held, apply adequate amount of Bead-Eze® (or similar
tire lubricant) to tire bead. Do not use flammable materials when servicing tires and
wheels. Place tire on rim.
4. Cock the tire on the rim and hook the mount (curved) end of the Tire Snake™ (see
photo A, p. 12) over the exposed edge of the rim on side nearest
you. Place your left hand flat against the sidewall of the tire to hold
in place. Use caution when mounting to keep fingers from being
pinched between rim and bead as tire is mounted to rim. Grasp the
Tire Snake at its farthest end, keeping it parallel with the rim. Pull
the bar in a clockwise direction around the center post until first bead is mounted (see
photo B, p. 12).
Photo C: Mount Photo A: Mount Photo B: Mount
Bearing Guide,
Recessed Side Down
Hold-down Plate