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Warning – COATS HIT 6000 Truck Tire Changer User Manual

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COATS Heavy Duty Tire Changer • 11

7.

Demount Bottom Bead: Lift bead over mount/

demount head. Rotate tool clockwise to demount bot-

tom bead.

8.

Remove Tire: After demounting the bottom bead,

lower table to free rim from tire.

Mounting

1.

Mount Bottom Bead: With the table at a comfort-

able angle, mount the bottom bead in the usual manner.

It may be necessary to lift the bottom bead into drop

center as the mount/demount tool rotates.

2.

Position Top Bead: Manipulate and position the tire

so that the bottom bead slips down toward its bead

seat and the top bead rests evenly around the upper

rim flange.

3.

Mount Top Bead: Use bead lifter to hold top bead

into drop center while tool rotates.

WARNING

Never inflate tire or seat beads while on the
tire changer. It is not intended as a safety
device for inflation. Always use an approved
safety cage for tire inflation.