COATS HIT 9000, Truck Tire Changer - Manual (Page 10)

4. Tighten the locking handle and move the tool into
position near the edge of the rim, as shown above.
5. Insert the bead lifting tool between the rim and
bead at a point near the right side of the tool.
6. Pry the bead out over the rim. Note: You may have
to assist the bead opposite the tool into the drop cen-
ter. Use one of the tire tools to pry the top bead into
the drop center.
7. Rotate the wheel counterclockwise while main-
taining pressure on the bead lifting tool until the first
bead is off.
8. Repeat the steps above for the rear bead.
9. Retract the tool and remove the tire.
Mounting
1. LUBE BOTH BEADS LIBERALLY.
2. Roll the tire onto the carriage and lean it back
against the rim.
3. Position the combo tool near the edge of the rim
as shown. DO NOT CONTACT THE RIM.
4. Securely clamp the vise grip to the rim edge at a
position to the left of the combo tool. Rotate the chuck
clockwise until the vise grip hooks the inner bead and
lifts the tire.
5. Continue rotating the chuck until the first bead is
mounted. Avoid rotating the vise grip into the
combo tool.
6. Remove the vise grip and repeat the steps above
to mount the outer bead.
When mounting a tire, the bead must be
started in the drop center of the rim. Failure
to use the drop center could result in dam-
age to the tire bead.
Note: It may be necessary to push the bead(s) into
the drop center during the mounting process.
Note: Tire lubricant greatly reduces the force needed
to demount or mount a tire. Liberally lube each bead
and rim edge while the bead loosener disc holds the
bead away from the rim. FAILURE TO APPLY LUBE
COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE TIRE BEADS.
CAUTION
H.I.T. 9000
4 • COATS H.I.T. 9000 Changer