7.5. DEMOUNTING THE WHEEL
- Press lever (A, Fig. 21) to move the mounting/
demounting device correctly against the rim
edge.
- Turn handle (B, Fig. 21) to lock the horizontal
and vertical arm.
IMPORTANT: when the handle is turned, this will simulta-
neously lock both the vertical slide and the swing arm, with
the mounting/demounting vertical slide moving slightly up
and away from the edge of the rim (fig.22).
This space between the rim and the vertical slide will be
maintained for as long as the handle is in the locking position.
The operator can tilt the tower freely (eg. when
demounting wheels of the same size) without
repositioning the vertical slide.
- Insert and position the bead lifting tool on the
mounting vertical slide (fig.23).
When working with alloy wheels or wheels with
delicate paintwork, you are advised to remove
the bead lifting tool before proceeding with the
demounting or use the lever guard provided.
- Raise the upper bead to above the rear part of
the demounting vertical slide (fig.24) and force
part of the upper bead into the rim groove by
pushing down on the side wall of the tyre nearest
to the operator.
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