Service manual

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WHEELS/TIRES
Wheel (Rim) Inspection
●Examine both sides of the rim for dents [A]. If the rim is
dented, replace it.
●If the tire is removed, inspect the air sealing surfaces [A] of
the rim for scratches or nicks. Smooth the sealing surfaces
with fine emery cloth if necessary
Wheel (Rim) Replacement
●Remove the wheel (see Wheel Removal)
●Disassemble the tire from the rim (see Tire Removal).
○Remove the air valve and discard it.
CAUTION
Replace the air valve whenever the tire is replaced. Do
not reuse the air valve.
●Install a new air valve in the new rim.
○Remove the valve cap, lubricate the stem with a soap and
water solution, and pull the stem [A] through the rim from
the inside out until it snaps into place.
CAUTION
Do not use engine oil or petroleum distillates to lubricate
the stem because they will deteriorate the rubber.
●Mount the tire on the new rim (see Tire Installation).
●Install the wheel (see Wheel Installation).
TIRES
Tire Removal
●Remove the wheel.
●Unscrew the valve core to deflate the tire.
○Use a paper valve core tool [A].
●Lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges on both sides of the
wheel with a soap and water solution, or water [A]. This
helps the tire beads slip off the rim flanges.