Leverless Bead Lifter
Kit 85606689
For use with COATS Tire Changers
This is a supplement to your operating manual and covers the installation and use of the COATS® Leverless
Bead Lifter. If you do not have your original operating manual, please call COATS at 1-800-688-6359 to request
an additional copy.
User Instructions
with Parts Identifi cation
READ these instructions before placing unit in
service. KEEP these and other materials delivered
with the unit in a binder near the machine for ease
of reference by supervisors and operators.
1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565 615/641-7533 800/688/6359 www.ammcoats.com Manual Part No.: 85606701 00
HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO
®
, COATS® and BADA® Automotive Service Equipment and Tools. Revision: 07/10
Qualifying Test For
Machine Compatibility
1. Push down on mount/demount head while pulling
up on table top. Record distance — top of clamp to
bottom of mount/demount head.
2. Now, pull up on mount/demount head while push-
ing down on table top. Record distance — top of clamp
to bottom of mount/demount head.
3. Subtract step 1 distance from step 2 distance. If
distance is greater than 3/8-inch then machine is not
compatible.
Note: If the machine is not compatible, please con-
tact COATS® at 1-800-688-9240 for the Certified Service Partner nearest you.
2 • Important: Always read and follow the instructions.
Leverless Bead Lifter
Installation
CAUTION
Always DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL
POWER before servicing equipment. This
prevents electrical shock or accidental
movement of the systems operated by the
electrical power.
CAUTION
Always DISCONNECT AIR SUPPLY before
servicing equipment. This prevents accidental movement of systems operated by compressed air which may result in personal
injury. BLEED THE AIR SYSTEM by actuating
all the valves.
50/70x Series Installation
1. Disconnect the electrical power and air supply
from the machine; empty all residual air.
2. Remove side panel from chassis.
3. Locate and cut rubber hose that is between the
pedal valve and oil injector.
Pedal Valve
Oil Injector
4. Route kit hose assembly through 1-inch hole in
rear of chassis. Place hose clamps on cut hoses, then
connect rubber hoses (from step 3) to tee fitting on kit
hose assembly.
Tee Fitting
5. Route kit hose up the back of the tower. Install
cushion hose clamp around air hose near the fitting.
Then, fasten clamp/hose assembly to top of swing arm
using supplied bolt (or use a self-supplied 1/4-inch selftapping screw).
Fa s ten Hos e To Top
Of Swing Arm
Important: Always read and follow the instructions. • 3
6. Lock the vertical slide shaft and then remove the
mount/demount head, Duckhead® roller mount and
rubber cushion.
Remove Mount/
Demount Head
7. Hold vertical slide shaft down, release lock handle
and remove shaft assembly out the top. Note orientation of flat on the end of shaft.
Note: On units equipped with shoulder screw, use
shim for plastic mount/demount head vertical bar lock.
10. Attach adapter to leverless bead lifter mount/
demount head so that the (2) set screws line up with
the adapter flat. Snug (1) set screw on side to hold
adapter in place.
Align Set Screws
With Adapter Flat
11. Assemble washer set on screw, small washer
first with mating bevels together. Attach leverless bead
lifter assembly to vertical shaft; hand-tight only.
Hold Shaft Down
And Release Lock
8. Remove spring, install short spring from kit and
place shaft assembly back into swing arm. Reassemble
with shaft flat in same orientation.
9. Lock shaft.
Attach Leverless
Bead Lifter To Shaft
12. Connect coil air hose from leverless bead lifter to
the fitting installed on top of swing arm bracket (from
step 5).
Connect Coil Hose
To F itti ng
13. Re-connect air supply to machine. Inspect and
correct leaks if found.
14. Be sure to perform the steps for the Leverless
Bead Lifter Adjustment Procedure on page 7.
4 • Important: Always read and follow the instructions.