Ken Tool T601 (38601) CENTER POST TIRE CHANGING SYSTEM - Manual (Page 9)

C. Four-lug and Five-lug wheel types (12” and smaller):
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 (see
diagram). Turn the wheel clockwise until the pin of the hold-down plate contacts the
nearest fin, centering the wheel. 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 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). 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
Hold-down Plate