Harbor Freight Tools 34552 User Manual
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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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.
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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