Repair Procedures: Installation

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

Fig 1: Applying Tire Soap 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 To Tire Changing Machine Head
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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: Rotating Rim Clockwise
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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 Clockwise
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Inflate the tire until both beads seat.
Tire pressure: 2.3kg/cm² (33psi)

Fig 5: Inflating Tire
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