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IMPORTANT RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Visually inspect all components for shipping damage. Shipping
damage is not covered by warranty. If shipping damage is found,
notify carrier at once. The carrier is responsible for all repair and
replacement costs resulting from damage in shipment.
DESCRIPTION
The 11010 Bead Breaker is used on all types of rims except 5-
piece earthmover rims. It is ideal for use with truck, farm tractor,
grader, combine, and skidder tires.
SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION
The bead breaker, and all tire tools, should be used only
by persons properly trained according to OSHA
Regulation #29CFR1910.177, "Servicing Single-Piece &
Multi-Piece Wheels." Free copies of this regulation
are available upon request from AMT Intl.
To avoid personal injury or property damage while
using this product, read and follow all DANGERS,
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and INSTRUCTIONS
that are attached to, or included with, this product.
1.
Follow the instructions of the tire manufacturer and
the vehicle manufacturer when defl ating, demounting,
mounting, and infl ating tires.
2.
These operating instructions do not apply to any specifi c
rim. Therefore, contact the rim manufacturer for the correct
procedure for your rim.
3.
For the publication, "Multipiece Rim Matching Chart"
contact
the
United
Occupational Safety, and Health Administration (OSHA),
Washington, DC, 20210, 202-219-6091, or contact AME
Intl at 1-877-755-4263. If you are outside the U.S., contact
your local government offi cials.
4.
AME Intl. cannot be held responsible for damage or
injury resulting from unsafe use of this product, lack
of maintenance, or incorrect product and system
application.
03/08
States
Department
of
Instruction Sheet
11010, Tire Bead Breaker
5.
Contact AME Intl. when in doubt about safety precautions
or applications.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always
wear proper protective gear, such as hard hats,
safety glasses, gloves, and steel toe shoes when
using hydraulic equipment.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Removing the Wheel
1.
Chock the wheels opposite the jack.
2.
Jack up the vehicle.
3.
Crib the vehicle with safety stands or blocking devices after
jacking it up. Do not work under an unblocked load.
DANGER: Failure to chock the wheels and crib the
vehicle can result in serious injury or death.
4.
Remove the valve core; defl ate tires completely. (See Fig. 1.)
5.
Insert a thin piece of wire through the valve stem to make
sure air is fl owing freely and the valve stem is not blocked.
NOTE: Defl ate both tires if you have a dual mounting.
Figure 1
DANGER: Always defl ate tires before removing a
wheel a rim, or part of a rim, such as a rim clamp
or nut. If you do not defl ate the tire, the tire could
explode, causing serious injury or death.
6a. If you are breaking the tire bead with the wheel on the vehicle:
proceed to "Positioning the Bead Breaker" below.
Labor,
6b. If you are breaking the tire bead with the wheel of the vehicle:
remove the tire/ rim assembly from the vehicle and place it
fl at on the ground with the gutter side up. Then proceed to
"Positioning the Bead Breaker" below.
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