COATS HIT 5000H2 Truck Tire Changer - Manual (Page 23)

H.I.T. 5000H2
COATS H.I.T. 5000H2 Changer • 17
10. Move the carriage back out allowing the insert
to drop fully into the tire. Note: This may require adjust-
ing the height of the tire while moving the carriage
inward.
11. Remove the ‘T’ arm from the carriage.
12. Move the carriage back into the machine and
lower the tire assembly onto the carriage.
13. Release the jaws by collapsing the arms.
Remove the tire assembly from the tire changer.
14. Lay the tire and insert on the floor with the strap
buckle facing up and use the long tire bar to release the
lock on the strap.
Do not attempt to release the lock by hand.
The run flat insert expands rapidly.
15. Re-clamp the large rim section onto the tire
changer.
16. Clean the rim thoroughly and remove any light
nicks in the metal. Significant damage may require the
replacement of the wheel.
17. Liberally grease the rim to aid in the installation
of the tire and insert assembly.
18. Roll the tire back onto the carriage.
19. Move the tire to the rim, leaning the tire slightly
towards the rim.
20. Lift the rim, catching the insert and then the tire.
Damage to the insert may occur if care is
not taken to clear the edge of the rim.
21. Keep pressure on both sides of the tire, while
rotating the tire and rim slowly, until the tire and insert
are on the rim. This may require using the screwdriver
to guide the last part of the insert into place.
22. Remove the tire and rim assembly from the tire
changer’s jaws and then move the wheel to the end of
the machine.
CAUTION
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