Inflating Tube Type Tires - Snap-On EEWH311A Instructions D'opération

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C. Inflate the tube slightly: if held with the index finger it
should bend a little (Fig. 5.1-2).
Fig. 5.1-2
D. Mount the first bead as described in section 4.2.B.
Put the tube inside the tire and connect the inflation
air line to the tube valve to hold the tube in place. (Fig.
5.1-3). Mount the top bead following the directions
above.
Fig. 5.1-3
5.2 INFLATING TUBE-TYPE TIRES.
Make sure that both beads are properly lubricated.
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BEAD SEATING IS THE MOST DANGEROUS PART
OF MOUNTING A TIRE.
NEVER STAND OVER TIRE WHEN ATTEMPTING
TO SEAT BEADS OR DURING INFLATION.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOUNT TIRES THAT ARE 1/2"
SMALLER IN DIAMETER THAN THE RIM THAT
THEY ARE MOUNTED ON. WHILE THESE BEADS
WILL SEAL, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET THEM TO
SEAT IN THEIR PROPER POSITION.
EXPLOSION OF A TIRE MAY CAUSE SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH.
NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE
ALLOWED BY THE TIRE MANUFACTURER.
THE RIM MUST BE UNCLAMPED WHEN
INFLATING BUT ONLY AFTER THE BEADS HAVE
BEEN SEATED.
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THE OPERATOR MUST STAND CLEAR FROM THE
WHEEL WHEN INFLATING, AND PRESSURE MUST
BE MONITORED FREQUENTLY TO AVOID OVER
INFLATION.
BEFORE INFLATING A TIRE, CHECK THE
CONDITION OF THE TIRE AND THE RIM.
To inflate the tire unlock the rim and start inflating while
pressing the valve towards the inside (this is necessary
to avoid air pockets forming between tube and the tire)
(Fig. 5.2-1).
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Fig. 5.2-1
Ensure that the tire is correctly centered on the rim
and complete inflation.
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