COATS HIT 6000 Truck Tire Changer - Manual (Page 11)

COATS Heavy Duty Tire Changer • 9
4. Position Tire: Lower table to a comfortable angle
and rotate tool to approximately the 7 o’clock position.
Lean tire over the rim and hook lower bead on mount/
demount tool handle.
5. Mount Bottom Bead: Depress front of either foot
pedal, thus rotating the tool clockwise. Hold down on
the tire until the tool begins to mount the bottom bead.
Make sure the bead goes into drop center behind the
tool head.
CAUTION
Keep hands away from the tire beads and
tool head during operation.
6. Mount Top Bead: With tool head at approximately
the 7 o’clock position, push top bead over tool head and
hold bead into rim drop center with the bead lifter as
shown. Depress front of right foot pedal, thus rotating
tool clockwise and mounting the top bead. Make sure
that the bead following the tool keeps sliding into drop
center as the tool rotates.
WARNING
Never inflate tire on the H.I.T. 6000. It is not
intended as a safety device for inflation.
Always use an approved safety cage.
7. Remove Wheel: Remove mount/demount tool
from drive socket. If tool appears jammed, reverse the
tool slightly by depressing the back of either foot pedal.
Raise working table and release clamps by twisting
control handle counter-clockwise.
Inflation
These instructions are for tubeless one piece rim
wheels only. Follow tire manufacturer’s or RMA recom-
mended procedures for multi piece rims.
DANGER
Do not attempt to inflate tire on the tire
changer. It is not intended as a restraining or
safety device for inflation.
Always use approved safety cage and safety
procedures.
Tire failure under pressure can be hazardous,
place wheel completely inside an approved
safety cage before inflating. Use an approved
remote inflation valve, hose and gauge. Wear
safety goggles for eye protection. Do not
stand beside wheel or cage during inflation.
Observe pressure frequently and do not
exceed the tire’s recommended maximum
inflation pressure. Failure to follow these
instructions can cause tire or rim to separate
with tremendous force and can lead to seri-
ous personal injury or death.