COATS HIT 5000H2 Truck Tire Changer - Manual (Page 16)

Mounting
1. Place the two inner tire side plates into the car-
riage forward holes facing each other as shown above.
2. Place the shortest nylon web strap down on the
center of the two side plates.
Note: Ensure that the ratchet end of the strap is to the
outboard of the side plates and the flat side is facing up.
3. Roll the inner tire over the strap and between the
two side plates. Ensure that the two slits in the inner
tire are placed opposite one another and parallel to the
ground.
4. Compress the inner tire by pushing down on it
with the clamps.
Note: The jaws should be spread to a point that the
arms are parallel to the ground. While compressing the
inner tire, ensure that the inner tire is maintained in a
vertical position.
5. After the inner tire is compressed to its lowest
point, place strap around inner tire and tighten with
socket and ratchet as shown above.
6. Raise the clamps and remove the strapped inner
tire from the side plates. Then remove the side plates
from the carriage.
7. Roll the outer tire onto the carriage and clamp the
bead into the deepest "V" in jaws.
The hydraulic pressure regulator knob,
located on the swinging pod front, should
again be set at minimum pressure. Also, care
should be taken to ensure that the beads are
not overly stretched.
8. Place the two bead spreaders into the lower edge
of the bead with the other end hooked into the open-
ings of the tire ramps (angles welded to the side rails).
Then, lift the tire up until the bead is spread open
slightly.
Note: Apply a liberal amount of lube to the front bead
of the outer tire and the edges of the spreaders in the
area of the bead.
CAUTION
H.I.T. 5000H2
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