COATS Kit 85607471 Leverless Bead Lifter - Manual (Page 6)

6 • Important: Always read and follow the operating instructions.
Leverless Bead Lifter
Operation
This accessory is normally used in the servicing of
single piece automotive and most light truck tire/wheel
assemblies.
Demounting
Follow tire changer operating instructions provided
for demounting a standard wheel assembly, except:
1. After deflating and bead loosening, clamp the
wheel to the table top. Position leverless arm until
mount/demount tool plastic contacts wheel.
2. Tighten swing arm adjustment screw until it con-
tacts arm.
3. Lubricate leverless bead lifter tool (figure 1).
Figure 1 - Apply lubricant to Bead Lifter Tool
Note: To aid bead lubrication, lower leverless tool
slightly to move bead away from wheel.
4. Position valve stem approximately as shown (fig-
ure 2) to prevent damage to TPMS (Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System) sensor.
Figure 2 - Position Valve Stem By the Bead Lifter Tool
5. Push control handle down to lower leverless tool
under tire bead while pulling leverless handle to hold
leverless bead lifter against the wheel.
Note: If leverless tool does not hook under tire bead,
reverse rotation. Re-position valve stem while pushing
bead opposite leverless bead lifter into drop center.
Figure 4 - Leverless Tool Hooked Under Tire Bead
6. Push lifter control up, retracting leverless tool.
Note: Use helper arms if equipped.
7. Depress the table top pedal to rotate wheel. The
bead lifter tool will guide the bead up and over the edge
of the wheel. Continue rotation until the upper bead is
demounted.
8. Next, position valve stem by the bead lifter tool, as
shown in step 4 (figure 2).
Valve
Stem