Ken Tool T601 (38601) CENTER POST TIRE CHANGING SYSTEM - Manual (Page 15)

2. Install the hold-down plate with the pin facing down through any lug hole (see
diagram). 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.
3. Once the rim is securely held in place, apply adequate amount of Bead-Eze® (or
similar tire lubricant) to the tire bead. Do not use flammable materials when
servicing tires and wheels. Place tire on the rim.
4. Cock the tire on the rim and hook the mount (curved) end of the Tire Snake™ (see
photo) over the exposed edge of the rim on side nearest you. The optional large Tire
Snake™ is recommended (available separately). 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 C.
5. To mount the second bead, follow the same procedures. Place your left hand flat
against the sidewall of the tire, pushing down to keep bead below the drop-center
(smallest diameter of the rim). See photo C.
E. ATV Deep Dish Rims
1. Place the rim over the center post with the valve stem facing up.
2. Place the 3/8” pin through any lug hole of the ATV wheel and turn the wheel
clockwise until the pin contacts the nearest fin, centering the wheel on the machine.
Install the ATV mounting plate (see diagram). Place the shaft support barrel over the
threaded rod and secure with round nut. Hand tighten only.
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. Using a side-to-side rocking motion, push the first bead over the rim. If bead can not
be pushed over the rim, cock the tire on the rim and hook the mount (curved) end of
the Tire Snake™ 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. See photo A. Pull the bar in a clockwise direction around the center post until
first bead is mounted. Due to additional width, you may have to compress the
sidewall of the tire to allow the Tire Snake to remain in contact with the shaft support
barrel. See photos below.
5. To mount the second bead, follow the same procedures. Place your left hand flat
against the sidewall of the tire, pushing down to keep bead below the drop-center
(smallest diameter of the rim). See photo C.