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MINI-TIRE
CHANGER
SPECIFICATIONS
Tire Rim Capacity 4” to 12” Rim
Height 16”
(2) Bead Breaker Handles
Includes
21” Long Mount/Demount Tool
Aluminum Centering Cone
(2) Nylon Spacers
Model
34552
INSTRUCTIONS AND
PRECAUTIONS
Please note: Tire not included.
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reserved. No portion of this document or any artwork
contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form
without the express written consent of Harbor Freight
Tools. Diagrams within this document may not be drawn
proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual
product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
For technical questions or replacement parts,
please call 1-800-444-3353.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, make sure that the item is
intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or
broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at
1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not exceed max. tire capacity. Do not use on 1.
tires with rims exceeding 12” diameter.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-2.
duty work gloves during assembly, mounting and
use.
Use as intended only. This Mini-Tire Changer 3.
has been designed for ATVs, golf carts, and
small car maintenance. Use only with vehicle
tires for which it was designed.
Do not modify Mini-Tire Changer to perform tasks 4.
for which it was not designed.
Use only with accessories included with the Mini-5.
Tire Changer.
Mount only to a secure, level surface able to 6.
support weight of Mini-Tire Changer and tire
assembly.
Verify that mounting surface has no hidden utility 7.
lines before drilling or driving screws.
Lubricate Breaker Handles (4, 5) when removing 8.
tire from rim; failure to do so can lead to property
damage.
Keep work area clean and well lit.9.
Keep bystanders out of the area during use.10.
Do not use when tired or when under the 11.
inuence of drugs, medication or alcohol.
This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to 12.
play with or near this item.
Inspect before every use; do not use if parts are 13.
loose or damaged.
Maintain product labels and nameplates. These 14.
carry important safety information. If unreadable
or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
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ASSEMBLY/MOUNTING
INSTRUCTIONS
Read ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION section at beginning of
this document including all text under
subheadings therein before set up or use.
The Mini Tire-Changer can be mounted 1.
temporarily in a vise (not included) or
permanently to a secure workbench or surface.
For permanent mounting, use pencil to mark 2.
installation holes. Use mounting hardware
(not included) to mount the Base onto a secure
workbench or stand, making sure that there are
no hidden cables or wiring below installation
surface.
Verify that all hardware (uses 7/16” or 1/2” bolts, 3.
at and lock washers and hex nuts) are secure
and that base is mounted evenly and is level.
Insert Holder (16) into Base and lock together 4.
using the Base Pin (13). See Figure 1.
Holder (16)
Base (15)
Base Pin (13)
Figure 1
For temporary mounting to a vise, position the 5.
Base between vise jaws with the Base Pin
accessible from the sides of the vise. Tighten
vise jaws, Use vice jaw guards to prevent
damage to Holder surfaces. See Figure 2.
Hub Holder (16)
Vise
Figure 2
REMOVING TIRE OPERATION
Remove balancing weights, if any, from rim 1.
edges.
Remove tire valve core to deplete the tire.2.
Place tire rim over Threaded Shaft (18). See 3.
Figure 3.
Figure 3
Locking Nut (3)
Spacer (2)
Alignment Disc (1)
Tire Assembly
Hub Holder (16)
Threaded Shaft (18)
Base (15)
Install cone end of the Alignment Disc (1) over 4.
the Threaded Shaft (18).
Place both Spacers (2) over the shaft.5.
Thread the Locking Nut (3) over the Threaded 6.
Shaft (18) and tighten.
Attach the end of the Forcing Handle (5) to the 7.
tab of the Locking Nut (3) using one of the Pins
(6).
Insert Breaker Handle (4) through the slot in 8.
Forcing Handle and attach the rubberized Grip
(12) to the Breaker Handle, making sure that
the nger grip end of the handle is towards the
Locking Nut.
To break tire beads, Breaker Handle foot should 9.
rest horizontally over the tire at edge of rim. (Use
combination of adjustment holes in the Forcing
Handle and Breaker Handle and if required,
remove one of the Spacers). See Figure 4.
Grip (12)
Pin (6)
Breaker
Handle (4)
Forcing Handle (5)
Figure 4
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Pull down on both handles until the bead slide off 10.
the rim.
Remove mounting components and ip the tire 11.
off, forcing the tire off the rim.
Remove Pin and remove the Forcing Handle 12.
assembly from the Locking Nut.
WARNING!13. Sharp edges can be left on the rim.
Be sure to wear heavy-duty work gloves and to
use caution when handling.
Lubricate each bead with to facilitate sliding of 14.
the bead over the rim (Windex® window cleaner
is a good lubricant substitute.)
Push down on tire until there is enough room to 15.
place the ball end of the Mounting/Demounting
Tool (11) under the bead on the opposite end of
the tire. See Figure 5.
Mounting/Demounting Tool (11)
Figure 5
Position the ball end of Mounting/Remounting 19.
Tool under lower bead of tire.
Push down on handle to push lower bead above 20.
the rim.
Pull handle of Mounting/Remounting Tool 21.
clockwise to remove bottom bead from the rim.
See Figure 6.
WARNING! 22. Failure to use Bead lubricant when
removing the tire from the rim may result in
damage to the bead.
INSTALLING TIRE OPERATION
To mount a new or repaired tire, lubricate the 1.
inside and outside both tire beads.
Push the lower bead onto the rim as far as it will 2.
go without forcing it. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
Base (15)
Push handle of Mounting/Demounting Tool down, 16.
raising the bead above the rim. See Figure 5.
With ball end still under the bead, pull handle of 17.
Mounting/Demounting Tool around in a clockwise
direction. Hold tire to prevent it from turning.
See Figure 5.
Raise tire so that lower bead is just under the 18.
upper lip of the rim. See Figure 6.
Clockwise rotation
Mounting/Demounting
Tool (11)
Figure 6
Note:3. With proper use of bead lubricant, the
rst bead should slide complete onto the rim.
In cases where it does not, the Mounting/
Demounting Tool can be used to install the rst
bead.
Place the cut-out center of the Mounting/4.
Demounting Tool over the Locking Nut. See
Figure 8.
Figure 8
Mounting/Demounting
Tool (11)
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Pull the hook at the end of the Mounting/5.
Demounting Tool snug against the edge of the
tire rim.
Push the tire down at a spot opposite the hook of 6.
the Mounting/Demounting Tool. See Figure 8.
Hold the tire to keep it from turning as you pull 7.
the Mounting/Demounting Tool clockwise. This
will force the bead over the rim’s upper edge.
See Figure 9.
Figure 9
Mounting/Demounting
Tool (11)
Once the lower bead is completely over the edge 8.
of the rim, install the upper bead, by following
Steps 2-7, as described above.
Remove the Mounting/Demounting Tool when the 9.
tire is on the rim.
MAINTENANCE
After each use, wipe any excess bead oil off of 1.
Mini-Tire Changer.
Regularly inspect Mini-Tire Changer to ensure 2.
that all connections are secure.
Record Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and
year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration
purposes only, and are not available individually as
replacement parts.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST
AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS DOCUMENT 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 MANUFACTURER 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.
PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
Part Description Qty.
1 Alignment Disc 1
2 3” Spacer 2
3 Locking Nut 1
4 Breaker Handle 1
5 Forcing Handle 1
6 Pin 2
11 Mounting/Demounting Tool 1
12 Grip 1
13 Base Pin 1
14 Base 1
15 Holder 1
16 Protector Ring 1
17 Threaded Shaft 1
12
6
5
11
13
4
3
2
1
17
16
15
14
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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, negligence 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 veries 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 specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
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