TM 9-4910-707-14&P
CONTINUED (REMOVING TIRES FROM TUBELESS DROP CENTER WHEELS AND RIMS)
F.
Position the mount-demount shoe against the
E. Remove the press wheel assembly from the mach-
flange as shown above. Be sure that the groove on
ine
and
install
the
combination
mount
and
demount
the surface of the shoe is in line with the flange.
t o o l in the right-hand side of the carriage, being sure
C A U T I O N Do not force the flange against the shoe.
to install the retaining pin.
I t should only be touching.
G . Insert the bead lifting tool between the flange and
tire bead directly below the combination tool and lift
the bead onto the face of the combination tool as
s h o w n at left. Rotate the wheel in the same direction
as for loosening beads to demount the first bead.
A f t e r the first bead has been removed, repeat operation
f o r second bead.
N O T E : If the tubeless assembly has a tube in it, be
sure to remove the tube after remounting the
first bead.
V. MOUNTING TIRES ON TUBELESS DROP CENTER WHEELS AND RIMS
B. Lubricate both beads and hook the tire over the
A. Chuck the rim or wheel so that the side nearest
mount- demount tool arm.
the drop-center well is turned away from the chuck.
Slide the
bottom
of
the
tire
underneath
the
rim
D.
C. Swing the boom backward until the mount-demount
or w h e e l .
shoe is positioned correctly against the flange.
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