BASELINE Tire Changer - Manual (Page 26)

22 • Important: Always read and follow operating instructions.
7. Depress the tire sidewall downward with the aid
of the assist foot providing clearance for the mount/
demount head to be positioned (figure 7). Move swing
arm into place. Increase the horizontal distance between
the demount head and the wheel an additional 1/16 to
1/8 inch with the adjustment knob.
Figure 7 - Assist Foot Depressing Sidewall of Tire
8. Lubricate upper bead liberally (Figure 8).
Figure 8 - Lubricate Upper Bead
9. Locate the valve stem just before the demount
head before proceeding (Figure 9).
Figure 9 - Position Valve Stem Under Demount Head
10. Place the assist foot opposite the demount head
and push the bead into drop center. Insert bead lifting
tool between knob on demount tool and tire bead
(Figure 10).
Figure 10 - Insert Bead Lifting Tool
11. Rotate lifting tool down over wheel to lift bead
up and over the knob and at the same time remove
assist foot.
12. Hold lifting tool in place, depress the table top
rotation pedal momentarily to jog the wheel a short
distance. Check the wheel and tire to verify that opera-
tion is not causing damage. The lifting tool can usually
be removed after jogging the wheel a short distance
(Figure 11). Continue to jog the wheel to allow the tire
sidewall to flex as it crosses the rim edge. Continue
short rotations until top bead is completely demounted.
Figure 11 - Holding Lifting Tool in Place and Rotate Wheel
Valve Stem
Demount Head