Repair Procedures: Installation

Apply tire soap or lubrication to the top and bottom tire beads.

Fig 1: Applying Tire Soap Lubrication To Top And Bottom Tire Beads
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To fit the bottom bead, position the valve at the 5 o'clock position relative to the head on the tire changing machine.

Fig 2: Positioning Valve 5 O'Clock Position To Head On Tire Changing Machine
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Place the tire on the rim so the bottom bead touches the edge of the rim after the valve (6 o'clock). Rotate the rim clockwise, and push down on the tire at the 3 o'clock position to fit bottom bead.

Fig 3: Placing Tire On Rim Bottom Bead
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After bottom bead is on tire, rotate the rim until the valve is at the 5 o'clock position relative to the head on the tire changing machine. Push down on the tire at the 3 o'clock position and rotate the rim clockwise to fit the top bead.

Fig 4: Rotating Rim Until Valve 5 O'Clock Position
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Inflate the tire until both beads seat.
Tire pressure : 2.4 kg/cm² (35 psi)

Fig 5: Inflating Tire Until Both Beads Seat
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