TIRE MAINTENANCE MANUAL - Goodyear Off-The-Road (OTR)

Be sure tool is properly seated. If not
properly seated it can fly off with great
force. Always stand away from tool when
it is under pressure to avoid risk of serious
injury.
4. Stand away from assembly and activate
hydraulic pump to apply pressure. If
necessary, release pressure and readjust
ram adjusting screw. Depress flange
3/4” -1” (19-25mm). Use a screwdriver
to slip a nut (or similar object) between
flange and lip of bead seat. (Photo 6)
Keep fingers clear at all times.
Release pressure slowly. Check to make
sure the nut (or other spacer) will not slip
out. If not securely positioned, it can become
a projectile and may cause serious
injury.
5. Move tool 2- to 3-feet (60-90 cm)
around rim for second bite.
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Do not use tool within 12” (30cm) of
flange butt weld.
Take additional bites at 2- to 3-foot intervals
until bead is unseated.
Stand clear when using a cable or chain
sling. It can snap and lash out.
6. Use hoist or pry bar to remove bead
seat band.
7. Remove flange.
8. Turn assembly over. Use procedure described
to unseat bead on back.
9. Use hoist to lift rim base from tire
(Photo 7)
10. Use hoist to lift and remove back
flange. (Photo 8)