Harbor Freight Tools Manual Tire Changer Product manual
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1. Owner s Manual amp Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference P I TTSB UR G H ITEM 62317 Portable Tire Changer Visit our website at http www harborfreight com REV 14d Email our technical support at productsupport harborfreight com When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken AWARNING please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2014 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved i i No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in Read this material before using this product any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Failure to do so can result in serious injury Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing SAVE THIS MANUAL improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included Specifications Tire Capacity All tires from 8 IN to Light Truck Tires 7 1 2 IN x 16 IN Flotation Tires Up to 12 5L16 1 Bead Break2. TURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Item 62317 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 9 Parts List Center Post 6 8 9 _____Description _ i Record Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number Note Some parts are listed and shown record month and year of purchase instead for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts Page 10 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 62317 Assembly Diagram Item 62317 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 11 Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligenc
3. e or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state PITTSBURGH 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 1 888 866 5797
4. er Handle Includes 37 IN Long Mount Demount Tool Important Safety Information 1 Page 2 Do not exceed max tire capacities Do not use on standard tires exceeding 16 or on flotation tire exceeding size 12 5L16 CAUTION Do not use on tires with high end rims Tire removal and installation can result in scratches and slight marring on rims Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and heavy duty work gloves during assembly mounting and use Do not modify Tire Changer to perform tasks for which it was not designed Use only with accessories included with the Tire Changer Do not use without mounting to floor Mount only to a secure level surface able to support weight of Manual Tire Changer and tire assembly Verify that mounting surface has no hidden utility lines before drilling or driving screws Deflate tire before use Keep tire s valve stem uncovered during use to allow any remaining air to flow out of tire 9 10 11 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Lubricate Breaker Handle 7 when removing tire from rim failure do so can lead to tire damage Keep work area clean and well lit Keep bystanders out of the area during use Do not use when tired or when under the influence of drugs medication or alcohol This product is not a toy Do not allow children to play with or near this item Inspect before every use do not use if parts are loose or dama
5. ged Maintain product labels and nameplates These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement WARNING The brass components of this product contain lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm California Health amp Safety code 25249 5 et seq Item 62317 Assembly Mounting Instructions at the beginning of this document including all text under 1 Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section subheadings therein before set up or use of this product 1 The Tire Changer will require 3 some assembly after unpacking See the assembly components in Figure A below Mount Demount Bar 14 Center Post 1 Side Bases 9 Post Base 13 Bead Hex Breaker Bolts 6 Handle Washers 4 Nuts 12 pis Clevis A Pins 5 Bead Breaker Shoe 10 R Clips 8 Figure A NOTE Assembly of the Base units 9 13 to the Center Post 1 will be easier if done on a worktable 2 Set the bottom of the Center Post diagonally across the middle of the Post Base See Figure B below NOTE Make sure to align the Center Post with the Post Base so that the Center Post s bracket faces the longer end of the Post Base Item 62317 Post 1 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Fasten Center Post and Post Base together using the He
6. king the Tire Bead 1 Once the tire is deflated apply bead oil not included to tire bead NOTE Tire removal and installation will be much easier when using bead oil Item 62317 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Set Tire down on the longer end of the Post Base the end with the mounting tab Position the tire so that the rim is set against the mounting tab which will keep the tire in place See Figure G below Figure G NOTE Make sure the tire s valve stems is facing up 3 Set the Bead Breaker Shoe against the edge of tire rim See Figure H below Insert Mounting Demounting Bar into Bead Breaker Handle Once inserted push down on Bead Breaker Handle allowing the Bead Breaker Shoe to lift tire bead off of rim See Figure H below Figure H Page 5 5 Lift Bead Breaker Handle up and slide tire around so that Bead Breaker Shoe can be set against the opposite end of rim 6 Set the Bead Breaker Shoe against the edge of tire rim Push down on Bead Breaker Handle allowing the Bead Breaker Shoe to lift other end of tire bead off of rim 7 Lift Bead Breaker Handle up flip tire over and reposition tire against mounting tab 8 Set Bead Breaker Shoe against the edge of tire rim and push down on Bead Breaker Handle removing bead from rim See Figure below Figure 9 Raise Bead Breaker Show and slide tire around Push down on Bead Breaker Handle re
7. moving bead from rim 10 Lift Bead Handle up and remove tire from Post Base 11 Remove Post Cap 2 and Spider Post 4 from top of Center Post 16 12 Set tire onto the Center Post NOTE Make sure tire s valve stem is facing up and Lug Pin 3 is sticking up through lug hole of rim 13 Thread Spider Post over Center Post with tapered side going into wheel hub See Figure J below Page 6 14 15 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Thread Post Cap onto Center Post This will tighten Spider Post locking tire into place See Figure J below 2 l BR Figure J To tighten Post Cap place flat end of Mount Demount Bar through top of Post Cap and pull on Mount Demount Bar See Figure K below Figure K Remove Mount Demount Bar from Post Cap and set end against bead Push down on Bar forcing bead away from rim Item 62317 17 Slide bar down and using the Post 19 Using Post Cap as leverage Cap as leverage pull the Bar around pull Bar around separating continuing to separate the bead inner bead from tire rim from rim See Figure L below Figure N Figure L NOTE You may need to hold onto Post Cap with your free hand for added leverage See Figure N above 18 Once bead on outer side of tire is separated from rim pull tire up with free hand and push Bar down so it is against 20 Continue pulling Bar around tire until bead on inner rim See Figu
8. ounting holes in the base of the Tire Changer and into the floor surface Continue tapping the anchors until their washers rest against the base of the Tire Changer Firmly tighten the nuts of the four anchors to secure the Tire Changer to the floor surface 12 13 Place the end of the Bead Breaker Handle 7 in the bracket on the side of the Center Post until the hole on the Handle s end aligns with top or bottom holes of the bracket depending on the size of the tire Slide a Clevis Pin 5 through the bracket and Bead Breaker Handle securing it using the R Clip 8 See Figure D below Bead Breaker Handle 7 14 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 R Clip 8 Figure D Slide the end slots of Bead Breaker Shoe 10 over the mounting holes along the middle of the Bead Breaker Handle Align with the end or middle holes depending on which tire size the closest hole to the Center Post being for smaller tires Secure in place using the other Clevis Pin and R Clip See Figure E below Bead Breaker Shoe 10 Bead Breaker Handle 7 Clevis Pin 5 Figure E Item 62317 15 Once fully assembled and mounted to 2 the floor the assembled Tire Changer will look as it does in Figure F below Mount Demount Bar 14 Bead Breaker Shoe 10 Bead Breaker Handle 7 Center Post 1 Side Bases 9 Figure F NOTE Tire is not included Brea
9. re M below bead is fully separated from rim Then lift tire off of Center Post 21 If desired unthread Post Cap and Spider Post and remove rim from Tire Changer Figure M Item 62317 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 7 Mounting Tire Onto Rim 1 Set rim on Center Post and lock into place using the Spider Post and Post Cap if not already done 2 Set tire on rim and push down on opposite ends of the tire See Figure O below Figure O NOTE Be sure to apply bead lubricant before tire mounting 3 Stick Mounting Demounting Bar through tire with flat edge facing down to help wedge bead back behind rim 4 Push down on tire with free hand as you work bead behind rim If needed push Bar along Center Post for added leverage See Figure P below Figure P Page 8 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 5 Once inner side of tire is mounted to rim push down on tire again until one side of outer bead is under rim 6 Remove Bar and switch ends so that hook side is pressed against bead 7 Push Bar down so that hook end wedges bead under rim See Figure Q below Figure Q NOTE Be sure to apply more bead lubricant if needed 8 Continue to work around rim until tire mounts over edge of bead IMPORTANT If tire bead starts to seat during mounting the tire will need to stretch more and will be more difficult to mount To prevent this push down on
10. tire with your free hand so it doesn t seat on the upper edge of rim during mounting Item 62317 9 Depending on the flexibility of rubber 10 WARNING Do not use the bar and the amount of bead lubricant to hammer on the side of the used you may not switch the Bar tire during mounting Doing around and use the flat edge of Bar so can damage the tire to wedge the last sections of the bead 11 under the rim See Figure R below Once tire is properly mounted onto the rim inflate tire to the PSI recommended in tire s owner manual WARNING Do not over inflate tire 12 WARNING Check for any leaks and balance tire before putting inflated tire back onto vehicle NOTE This Tire Changer works best with standard sized tires only For changing smaller tires use the Mini Tire Changer Item 34552 that is also available from Harbor Freight Tools Figure R Maintenance 1 After each use wipe any excess 2 Regularly inspect Tire Changer to bead oil off of Tire Changer ensure that all connections are secure PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFAC
11. x Bolts 6 Washers 11 and Nuts 12 See Figure B below Hex Bolts 6 Washers 11 and Nuts 12 Post Base 13 Center Post 1 Figure B Set each of the Side Bases 9 along either side of the Post Base until the holes align Fasten together using the Hex Bolts 6 Washers 11 and Nuts 12 See Figure C below Center Figure C Page 3 At this point the assembled base should be mounted to the selected floor surface such as a wood pallet or concrete floor using the 7 16 IN mounting holes at the ends of the Side Bases and the Post Base NOTE The floor surface should be at least 4 IN in depth 6 With assistance move the Tire Changer to the selected location Use the four 7 16 IN mounting holes as templates to mark four 7 16 IN holes on the mounting surface NOTE If mounting to a concrete surface do not use a concrete drill bit larger in diameter than 7 16 IN 7 10 11 Page 4 Drill four holes in the floor surface equal to the length of four 7 16 IN diameter anchors not included to secure the Tire Changer Set the Tire Changer back on the floor surface and align its four mounting holes at its base with the four pre drilled holes in the floor surface If necessary level the Tire Changer on the floor surface using a carpenter s level and steel shims neither included Use a hammer not included to tap the four anchors through the four m
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