BASELINE Robo-Assist Accessory Kit 85607617 - Manual (Page 5)

Tire Changers • 5
Operating Instructions
(with Robo-Assist™)
This unit must be properly operated and properly main-
tained to help avoid accidents that could damage the
unit and injure the operator or bystanders. This section
of the Operating Instructions manual review basic oper-
ations and use of controls. These instructions should be
reviewed with all employees before they are allowed to
work with the machine. Keep these instructions near
the machine for easy reference.
Bead Loosening and Demounting
CAUTION
This machine may operate differently from
machines you have previously operated.
Practice with a regular steel wheel and tire
combination to familiarize yourself with the
machine’s operation and function.
A. Remember to remove all weights from both sides
of the wheel. Weights left on backside of wheel
may cause the wheel to be clamped unleveled.
This may result in the combination mount/demount
head contacting the rim causing scratches. On alloy
wheels, always rotate the wheel one turn after set-
ting the Duckhead to insure proper wheel chucking.
B. Always review with the owner any nicks and
scratches on expensive wheel and tire combina-
tions prior to servicing.
CAUTION
Loosening the beads on a partially or fully
inflated tire is unsafe and causes excess
movement and friction against the bumper
pads and excessive wear on pivots. Deflate
the tire completely to prolong the life of
your machine.
1. Deflate the tire completely by removing the valve
core from the valve stem (figure 1). Be cautious and do
not smoke as a flammable gas could have been intro-
duced into the tire at some time.
Figure 1 - Remove Valve Core to Deflate Tire
CAUTION
Tires are always installed and removed from
the rim’s narrow side.
D. Always loosen the bead on the narrow side of
the wheel’s drop center first (tire removed in figure
2 for clarity).
Figure 2 - Determine Narrow Side of Wheel
E. The clamps on the table top may extend beyond
the table top itself. To avoid damaging the clamps,
move them to their full inward position before posi-
tioning a tire for bead loosening.
F. Use extra care in positioning the bead loosener
shoe on larger wheels/tires, and on alloy wheels.
Make sure the shoe rests next to but not on the
rim, and not on the tire sidewall.
Drop Center
Narrow Side
Long Side