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4-23. TIRE MOUNTING (cont)
e. Hold long tire iron (4) down in first posi-
tion. Insert curved end of long tire iron
(5) between bead and rim several inches
from tire iron (4) and lever another bite
of bead over rim.
f. Hold tire iron (5) down. Remove tire iron
(4) and insert between bead and rim on
opposite side of pliers (3). Lever tire iron
(4) to force another bite of bead over rim.
g. Repeat step f using tire irons alternately
and working toward stem until entire bead
is over rim. Remove locking jaw pliers (3)
after more than half the bead is over rim.
h. Apply tire and rim lubricant liberally
around circumference of upper bead.
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