Harbor Freight Tools 69686 User Manual
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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ITEM 69686
Portable Tire Changer
Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
Email our technical support at: tech@harborfreight.com
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
please call 1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.
Copyright© 2012 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved.
No portion of this manual 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 manual 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.
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
Specications
All tires from 8 IN. to Light
Tire
Capacity
Includes
Truck Tires
(7-1/2 IN. x 16 IN.)
Flotation Tires: Up to 12.5L16
1 Bead Breaker Handle
37 IN. Long Mount/
Demount Tool
Important Safety Information
1. Do not exceed max. tire
capacities. Do not use on standard
tires exceeding 16” or on otation
tire exceeding size 12.5L16.
2. CAUTION! Do not use on tires with
high-end rims. Tire removal and
installation can result in scratches
and slight marring on rims.
3. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and heavy-duty work gloves during
assembly, mounting and use.
4. Do not modify Tire Changer to perform
tasks for which it was not designed.
5. Use only with accessories
included with the Tire Changer.
6. Do not use without mounting to oor.
Mount only to a secure, level surface
able to support weight of Manual
Tire Changer and tire assembly.
7. Verify that mounting surface has
no hidden utility lines before
drilling or driving screws.
8. Deate tire before use. Keep tire’s valve
stem uncovered during use to allow
any remaining air to ow out of tire.
9. Lubricate Breaker Handle (7) when
removing tire from rim; failure do
so can lead to tire damage.
10. Keep work area clean and well lit.
11. Keep bystanders out of
the area during use.
12. Do not use when tired or when
under the inuence of drugs,
medication or alcohol.
13. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.
14. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.
15. Maintain product labels and
nameplates. These carry
important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
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Assembly/Mounting
Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
section at the beginning of this
document including all text
under subheadings therein
before set up or use of
this product.
1. The Tire Changer will require
some assembly after unpacking.
See the assembly components
in Figure 1, below.
Center
Post (1)
Mount/
Demount
Bar (14)
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 2, 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.
3. Fasten Center Post and Post
Base together using the Hex Bolts
(6), Washers (11), and Nuts (12).
See Figure 2, below.
Center
Post (1)
Post
Base (13)
Bases (9)
Post
Base (13)
Bead
Breaker
Handle
(7)
Bead Breaker
Shoe (10)
Side
R-Clips
(8)
Bolts (6),
Washers
(11) and
Nuts (12)
Clevis
Pins (5)
Figure 1
Figure 2
Hex
Hex Bolts (6),
Washers (11)
and Nuts (12)
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4. 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 3, below.
Center
Post (1)
Side
Base (9)
Side
Base (9)
Figure 3
5. At this point, the assembled base
should be mounted to the selected
oor surface (such as a wood pallet
or concrete oor) using the 7/16 IN.
mounting holes at the ends of the
Side Bases and the Post Base.
NOTE: The oor 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. Drill four holes in the oor surface
equal to the length of four 7/16 IN.
diameter anchors (not included)
to secure the Tire Changer.
8. Set the Tire Changer back on the oor
surface and align its four mounting
holes at its base with the four pre-
drilled holes in the oor surface.
9. If necessary, level the Tire Changer on
the oor surface using a carpenter’s
level and steel shims (neither included).
10. Use a hammer (not included) to
tap the four anchors through the
four mounting holes in the base of
the Tire Changer and into the oor
surface. Continue tapping the anchors
until their washers rest against
the base of the Tire Changer.
11. Firmly tighten the nuts of the
four anchors to secure the Tire
Changer to the oor surface.
12. 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.)
13. Slide a Clevis Pin (5) through
the bracket and Bead Breaker
Handle, securing it using the
R-Clip (8). See Figure 4, below.
Bead Breaker Handle (7)
Clevis
Pin (5)
R-Clip (8)
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Figure 4
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