© Copyright 1998 - 2003 Hunter Engineering Company Form 4352T, 02-05 Supersedes Form 4352T, 08-03 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TC3500 Tire Changer

TC3500 Operation Instructions 1. Getting Started • 3 Do not operate TC3500 with worn rubber or plastic parts. Wheels equipped with low tire pressure

4 • 1. Getting Started TC3500 Operation Instructions 1.6 Air Inflation Pedal The pedal on the left side of the base is a two-stage design. Refer to i

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6 • 1. Getting Started TC3500 Operation Instructions 1.9 Equipment Components TC3500

TC3500 Operation Instructions 1. Getting Started • 7 TC3500-SS

8 • 1. Getting Started TC3500 Operation Instructions

TC3500 Operation Instructions 2. Basic Procedures • 9 2. Basic Procedures 2.1 Bead Loosening (TC3500-SS Models only) For bead loosening with rollers,

10 • 2. Basic Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Remove all weights from the rim to protect the rim and extend life of mount/demount head (if

TC3500 Operation Instructions 2. Basic Procedures • 11 Verify that the wheel has been properly clamped and centered. NOTE: On conical shaped rims,

12 • 2. Basic Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions If lock pin will not engage, loosen clamping arms and reposition pin. CAUTION: The wheel se

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TC3500 Operation Instructions 2. Basic Procedures • 13 Clamping Reverse Drop Center Wheels HINT: Identify reverse drop center wheels while you are l

14 • 2. Basic Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions CAUTION: Never rotate the wheel clockwise while bead loosening. Never lock the bead roll

TC3500 Operation Instructions 2. Basic Procedures • 15 Position the straight end of the bead lever between right hand edge of mount/demount head and

16 • 2. Basic Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions 2.5 Mounting Standard Tire to Rim Always be aware of this “checklist” when mounting tires to

TC3500 Operation Instructions 2. Basic Procedures • 17 NOTE: If the tire bead does not have sufficient lubrication and the tire fails to slip into

18 • 2. Basic Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Step down completely on the air inflation pedal to release a high-pressure air blast through

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 19 3. Advanced Procedures The capabilities of the TC3500 allow the user to utilize numerous ad

20 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Bead Loosening Tough, Low Profile Tires Swing the bead roller assembly in toward the colu

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 21 Lower the upper bead roller until it contacts the tire. Lock the upper roller into the sid

22 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Gradually push the bead of the tire off the rim bead seat by rotating the tire repeatedly

Demounting Trained Declined 90°/110° Position of Arm to Rim   Standard Wheels with Bead Lever and Plastic Sleeve Protector   Low Profil

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 23 Lock the bead roller fixation knob. Rotate the wheel clockwise until the valve stem is at

24 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Rotate wheel clockwise and position each of the attached blocks of the bead depressor ont

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 25 Push bottom roller up again to fully bring tire bead over head. Rotate the wheel countercl

26 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions The force multiplier is used to help the operator to keep the polymer head down and fully

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 27 Cylindrical Rims/Bead Loosening and Demounting Lower Bead WARNING: When demounting the l

28 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Mechanical Bead Pusher, RP6-2413 The Mechanical Bead Pusher is used for pushing the upper

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 29 Position the fixed block of the bead depressor between the rim and the bead of the tire tha

30 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Rotate the wheel clockwise until the upper bead of the tire is completely installed. To p

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 31 Remove the block and shaft from the rim by pushing out to relax from rim. Retract the uppe

32 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Push on the bead while rotating wheel clockwise instead of going over the top of the moun

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 33 Continue mounting by rotating the wheel counterclockwise until upper bead is mounted. Retr

34 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Continue rotating the tire and rim at different speeds until the rim spins inside the tir

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 35 The air pressure sensor will be located in two possible locations: Valve stem, integral typ

36 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Chemical-based tire sealer and inflators (commonly referred to as “Fix-a-Flat”) will dama

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 37 Measure and trim excess band clamp length. Remove burrs from end of bands. Wheel Diameter

38 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Position counterweight under valve stem with notch for stem base. Tighten clamp to speci

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 39 Demounting Run-Flat with Valve Type Sensor Mount wheel/tire assembly on TC3500. Inspect the

40 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Properly clamp and secure the wheel on the tire changer. Position upper bead into drop c

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 41 Insert bead lever (with protector sleeve) and pry top bead onto demount head. As required,

42 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Remove the sensor from inside the tire. Position lower bead opposite demount head into t

TC3500 Operation Instructions Contents • i Contents 1. Getting Started...

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 43 Mounting Run-Flat with Valve Type Sensor Inspect the wheel for safe serviceability and ide

44 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Clean the sensor and sensor mount surface on wheel. Inspect and lubricate O-ring. Insert

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 45 Fully lubricate the inner and outer portion of both beads of the tire. Verify the directio

46 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Mount bottom bead. Position upper bead on mount head. Install bead depressor tail. Veri

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 47 Rotate tire with wheel clockwise, maintaining traction. Tire and wheel must rotate clockwis

48 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Inflating Run-Flats WARNING: Always use an approved inflation safety cage and remote a

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 49 Never exceed 80 psi to seat beads. If not seated, all pressure MUST be exhausted remotely b

50 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Remove valve core and fully deflate the tire. Loosen outer bead with multiple short stro

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 51 Mark wheel and tire sidewall with tire crayon to index location. Loosen inner bead with sh

52 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Slip tire into drop center opposite head using bead depressor tail. Pry upper bead over

ii • Contents TC3500 Operation Instructions 3.7 Run-Flat Tire Service...

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 53 Rotate tire/wheel assembly clockwise, while grasping and pulling tire to maintain traction

54 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Reposition sensor immediately to left of bead lever position. Position lower bead into dr

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 55 Mounting Run-Flat with Band Type Sensor Inspect the wheel for safe serviceability and ident

56 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Verify proper position of sensor and counterweight. Inspect and/or replace valve stem. L

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 57 Position lower bead on mount head. Rotate tire and “lock” to rim for traction. Verify sens

58 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Install bead depressor tail. Verify sensor is just ahead of traction point. Carefully mo

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 59 3.8 Servicing BMW Z3 Motorsport Rear Reversed Drop Center 17x9AH2 Overview of Components T

60 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions An extremely deep drop center and low profile tire combination causes high mountability d

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 61 Clean rim. Note and record any damage to rim prior to servicing. Clamp wheel internally. V

62 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Loosen outer bead using multiple rotations. When bead is loosened, lubricate tire and rim

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TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 63 Demounting Lock bead roller assembly. Install bead depressor tail with traction devic

64 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Insert “HM” bead lever. Pull “HM” bead lever back flush with rim while pushing with bott

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 65 Demount outer bead. Mounting With wheel clamped externally and inverted, thoroughly lubric

66 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Mount inner bead. Position and lock column. Place outer bead onto mount head. Position

TC3500 Operation Instructions 3. Advanced Procedures • 67 Continue mounting tire. Stop rotation immediately after tire is mounted. Ensure that bead d

68 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions Inflate tire, keeping clear of assembly. 3.9 Optional Steel Mount/Demount Head Assembly

TC3500 Operation Instructions 4. Maintenance and Calibration • 69 4. Maintenance and Calibration 4.1 Maintenance Schedule Proper care and maintenance

70 • 4. Maintenance and Calibration TC3500 Operation Instructions 4.2 Maintenance Replacement Parts QTY NAME NUMBER 1 Safety Goggles 179-15-2 1 Bru

TC3500 Operation Instructions 4. Maintenance and Calibration • 71 4.4 Checking and Adjusting the Bead Rollers Check to ensure bead rollers operate i

72 • 4. Maintenance and Calibration TC3500 Operation Instructions

TC3500 Operation Instructions 1. Getting Started • 1 1. Getting Started 1.1 Introduction This manual provides operation instructions and information

TC3500 Operation Instructions 5. Glossary • 73 5. Glossary 5.1 Rim Diagram

74 • 5. Glossary TC3500 Operation Instructions 5.2 Illustration of AH2 Rim (Asymmetrical Humps) “Bead Locking System”

TC3500 Operation Instructions 5. Glossary • 75 5.3 Illustrations of Various Rim Designs

2 • 1. Getting Started TC3500 Operation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Operators of this equipment should review the Hunter Traini