Mini Manual Tire Changer Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use Strongway’s completely portable Mini Manual Tire Changer is ideal for changing tires on lawn equipment, trailers, and other vehicles with smaller tires. Technical Specifications Property Ship Weight Recommended Use Machine Type Tire Type Control Mechanism Center Hole Sizes Specification 17.0 lbs Tire changer Manual For all tires with 4” to 12” rims (excluding wide ATV tires) Handle Accepts 50 mm to 295 mm Important Safety Information ⚠WARNING Read and understand all instructions.
Do not allow the tool to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated and contact will cause electrical shock. Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow children to handle the Portable Mini Tire Changer. Make sure that the tire changer must be mounted on solid ground. ⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool.
Assembly Instructions Permanently mount the base (#15) on a workbench or stand at a comfortable working height. The portable hub holder (#16) may be removed and mounted on a vise (not provided by the supplier). Note: For the best results, mount the tire changer at waist level. Fig.
Operating Instructions Preparing the Tire Before Use Fig. 2 1. Place the hub holder (#16) in the desired position. See Fig. 2. 2. Remove the air from the tire assembly. For best results, remove the tire’s valve core. 3. Place the tire and wheel assembly over the threaded shaft (#18). Note: The tire is first assembled to the hub holder in an inverted position, with the valve stem down. 4. Thread the locking nut onto the threaded shaft and tighten.
Removing the Upper Bead from the Rim Note: Sharp edges can be left on the rims. Use caution when handling the tire. 1. Remove the bead breaking buster assembly from the hub assembly. 2. Lubricate both tire beads. Coat each bead liberally to ensure the tire will slide easily over the rim. 3. Push down on the tire until there is enough room to place the ball end of the mount demount/remount tool (#11) under the bead on the opposite side of the tire. 4.
Installing the Upper Bead on the Rim (Fig. 7) 1. Once the lower bead is completely over the edge of the rim, you can install the upper bead. 2. Follow the same steps above to install the upper bead. 3. Remove the demount/remount tool (#11) when the tire is on the rim. Optional: Assembling the Inflation Strap (Fig. 8) Note: The inflation strap is an optional accessory that aids in seating the tire. 1. Thread the strap as shown. Proper threading is important to correct operation. 2.
Maintenance Maintain the product by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used. Keep your tool in good repair. Keep all cutting tools sharp and clean. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Troubleshooting Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local dealer.
Parts Diagram Parts List Part Number 1 Description Tapered Cone 2 3” Spacer 1 3 Locking Nut 1 4 Bead Buster A 1 5 Bead Buster B 1 6 Alignment Pin 1 12 Demount-Remount Tool 1 13 Base Pin 1 15 Permanent Base 1 16 Hub Holder 1 17 Protector Ring 1 18 Threaded Shaft 1 Page 11 of 14 Quantity 1
Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence. When ordering parts, the following information will be required: item description, item model number, item serial number/item lot date code, and the replacement part reference number.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or ''Your'') that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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