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Summary of Contents for Ranger R80EX
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Telephone: (805) 933-9970 rangerproducts.com Dual-Assist Tower, Tilt-Back Tire Changer Installation and Operation Manual Manual P/N 5900087 — Manual Revision B — January 2020 Model: • R80EX Designed and engineered in Southern California, USA. Made in China. ⚠ entire before Read the...
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Ranger website. Warranty. The BendPak Ranger warranty is more than a commitment to you: it is also a commitment to the value of your new product. For full warranty details, contact your nearest BendPak Ranger dealer or visit bendpak.com/support/warranty.
Installation Introduction This manual describes the R80EX Dual-Assist Tower, Tilt-Back Tire Changer, featuring multiple assist tools on two assist towers (which help reduce effort and operator fatigue in busy shops). More information about BendPak Ranger products is available at rangerproducts.com.
• Do not make any modifications to the product; this voids the warranty and increases the chances Do not disable or ignore safety features of injury or property damage. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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BendPak Ranger assumes no liability for damages resulting from: • Use of the equipment for purposes other than those described in this manual. • Modifications to the equipment without prior, written permission from BendPak Ranger. • Injury or death caused by modifying, disabling, or removing safety features. •...
Components The following graphic identifies the main components of the R80EX Tire Changer. Front and right-side views. Components on left side and rear not visible, including the Turbo-Blast™ System and the Regulator/Filter/Lubricator. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Storage Compartment under the Tray. • Extra Yellow Plastic Pieces. For the alloy steel Mount/Demount Head. Provided in case they are needed in the future. Come in a bag in the Lube Bucket. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
Plug that is appropriate for the power outlet you will be using. The other option is to wire the must Tire Changer directly into the facility’s power system. You have a licensed Electrician perform all electrical work in accordance with all applicable electrical codes. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
With Assist Arms on both Assist Towers at full extended width. ** With Tilt-Back Tower tilted back and Slide all the way back. Specifications subject to change without notice. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
10. Connect to pressurized Air. ☐ 11. Prepare the Lube Bucket. ☐ 12. Grease the Assist Tower Posts. ☐ 13. Test the Tire Changer. ☐ 14. Review the Final Checklist. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
⚠ Certain parts of installing the Tire Changer are difficult for just one person. BendPak CAUTION Ranger strongly recommends having at least two or more people work together to install the Tire Changer. Tools You may need some or all of the following tools: •...
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Do not use the Tire Changer if it is sitting in water. You will short circuit the electronic components in the Tire Changer and you could electrocute yourself or bystanders. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Top view. Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown. The additional space at the front of the Tire Changer is needed to move Tires to and from the Tire Changer. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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2. Lift the Cover off. ⚠ CAUTION Ranger recommends having at least two people lift the Cover off; it is heavy and awkward. If it is dropped or falls, it could cause injury or equipment damage. 3. Remove the Accessory Box.
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Storage Cabinet and into the holes in the Left Assist Tower. 4. Firmly tighten the two Socket Head Cap Screws using a 6 mm hex key. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Once the Bead Breaker Mechanism is installed, you need to attach the Blade Tension Spring between the bottom of the Bead Breaker Mechanism and the small hole at the bottom of the Bead Breaker Blade. Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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⚠ CAUTION Ranger recommends having at least two people install the Bead Breaker Mechanism; one person to hold it in position, the other to align the holes and put the Arm Pin into position. 4. Put the Arm Pin Bracket Assembly back into place, then securely tighten the Socket Head Cap Screw and washers on the side of the Assembly using a 6 mm hex key.
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4. Tighten the Socket Head Cap Screw into the Bead Breaker Mechanism (use a 5 mm hex key). 5. Extend the Blade Tension Spring and put the open end through the Small Hole in the Bead Breaker Blade. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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The Tire Changer has holes in the base for anchoring it into place; anchoring is optional. Note: You are not required to anchor your Tire Changer. BendPak Ranger recommends doing so, as the Tire Changer uses force at various times during the changing of a Tire.
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6. Use a torque wrench to tighten each Nut to the torque recommended by the manufacturer of the Anchor Bolt. If no torque is specified, BendPak Ranger recommends ~55 lbf-ft / 74 N-m for a 3/8 in diameter Anchor Bolt. Important: use an impact wrench to torque the Anchor Bolts.
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. Make sure the unit cannot be reenergized until you are done. This equipment has internal arcing or sparking parts that should not be exposed to flammable vapors. The unit must be located in a recessed area or below floor level. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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The Lubricator puts pneumatic oil, for lubrication, into the incoming air that reaches it. This lubricated air is routed to pneumatic components of the Tire Changer. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Prepare the Lube Bucket The Tire Changer comes with a Lube Bucket (to hold Tire Lubricant) and a Lube Brush (to apply Tire Lubricant). BendPak Ranger does not include any Tire Lubricant with the Tire Changer, as there are many options available. ⚠...
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Grease the Assist Tower Posts The two Assist Tower Posts on the R80EX need to be greased above and below where the Assist Tower Arms attach (so the Assist Tower Arms can easily slide up and down). The Tire Changer comes from the factory with both Assist Tower Posts already greased, but eventually they are going to need to be re-greased.
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Always use Lube ; it makes changing Tires easier and helps prevent damage to the Tire and the Wheel. BendPak Ranger recommends using Lube that is recommended by the manufacturer of the Tire you are changing. •...
RIC-4716 4-Bar Tire Inflation Cage from BendPak Ranger). Do not inflate a Tire if it is externally clamped; this interferes with inflation. • When using the Tire Changer, be careful of your hands; there are multiple pinch point dangers on the unit.
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Keep the work area clean and well lit. Dirty, cluttered, and dark work areas increase the chances of an accident happening. • Do not access the inside of the Tire Changer unless instructed to do so by BendPak Ranger Support. •...
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Side view. Some components exaggerated for clarity. Large arrows show direction Clamps are pressing. Only one of the four Clamps shown. Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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If you want to move the Clamp again in the same direction, repeat the same procedure with the other Clamp Adjustment Knob. If the Clamp is in the center position, you can only move the Clamp one spot in either direction. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Turntable Foot Pedal. Rotates the Turntable. Press down and hold to go clockwise, press and hold to go counter-clockwise. Side and front views. Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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: Attach the Air Chuck, move back, then press down and hold down the Inflation Foot Pedal. The Gauge shows the air pressure in the Tire as it inflates. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Press down and release the Tilt-Back Foot Pedal to move the Tilt-Back Tower back (if it is forward) or forward (if it is back). Using the Tilt-Back Foot Pedal always moves the Tilt-Back Tower to the opposite position. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Loosen the Set Screws, slide the Head down and off, replace it with the other one, and then tighten the Set Screws. The Alloy Steel Mount/Demount Head includes an additional installation bolt that gets put into place from underneath. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Pad. The side of the Tire whose Bead is being broken goes up against the Pad. • Adjustment Pin. Allows you to accommodate Tires of different sizes by controlling the length of the Bead Breaker Mechanism. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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You can also use the Bead Lifting Tool to push down the Tire’s Bead — to the left of the Mount/Demount Head — during the mounting of a Tire. The Bead Lifting Tool has an angled and a hooked end. You can use either end. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Handle. Gives you an easy way to position the Nozzle. • Button. Press to release a powerful blast of air. Side view. Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Lower Assist Arm. Holds a single Tool: – Helper Disc. Used to hold up the bottom Bead during demounting. Front view. Not necessarily to scale. Not all components shown. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Upper and Lower Roller Rods. Hold down the top Bead during demounting or mounting. Can also be used to hold up the bottom Bead during demounting. Lower Roller Rod can be locked in position. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Ask your Supervisor. If you have concerns about a Tire you have been asked to demount or before mount, or about how to use the Tire Changer, consult with your Supervisor starting work. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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TPMS if the Vehicle arrived at the facility with a functioning TPMS. If a Vehicle came in with a functioning TPMS, it needs to leave with a functioning TPMS. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Tire to get to the recommended pressure for the Tire. 7. Remove the Wheel from the Turntable. Disengage the Clamps, then move the Wheel and Tire off the Turntable and back onto the ground. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Tire on a Wheel. When mounting a new Tire, BendPak Ranger recommends installing a new Valve Stem, but it is not required. The process for replacing a Valve Stem is to cut out or pull out the old Valve Stem, then install the new Valve Stem.
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If you are going to use the same Valve Stem with the new Tire you are going to mount, keep the Valve Core you just took out. BendPak Ranger recommends installing a new Valve Stem when you mount a new Tire. 3. Make sure all of the air comes out of the Tire.
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6. Depending on the size of the Tire whose Bead you are breaking, you may need to adjust the position of the Blade using the Adjustment Pin. Refer to Bead Breaker for more information. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Bead all the way around the Tire and on both sides of the Tire. Do not proceed to demounting the Tire until the Bead is broken all the way around and on both sides of the Tire R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Clamps to clamp externally, use the Restraint Cone to push the Wheel down from above. Pushing down from above moves the Rim away from the Tire a little, making it easier for the Clamps to grab the Rim. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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6. Take the Bead Lifting Tool, position one end on the outside of the Demount Lip of the Mount/Demount Head, then slide it down between the Demount Lip and the top Tire Bead until it is just past (and a little under) the Bead. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Tire opposite the Mount/Demount Head into the Drop Center of the Wheel. You can use the Helper Discs on the two Assist Towers to help hold up the Tire. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Watch the bottom Bead to make sure it is being pushed over the top of the Rim as the Turntable moves. 17. Keep turning the Turntable until the entire bottom Bead moves over the top Rim. The Tire is now dismounted and can be removed. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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“tire mismatch” to mean Tires on a single vehicle with different tread patterns or from different manufacturers. This is a very different type of mismatch, a much less dangerous one, and is not what we are talking about here. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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6. Bring up the low side of the Tire and put the bottom Tire Bead over the Mount Lip and under the Demount Lip. Side view. Not necessarily to scale. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Top view. Not necessarily to scale. When you start rotating the Tire, the Assist Tool, if used, moves with the Tire. The Bead Roller, if used, stays in the same spot. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Turntable Foot Pedal, do not try to force it to continue. Using excessive force can damage the Tire, Wheel, or the Tire Changer and voids the Warranty. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Make sure the Tire is restrained for inflation: either internally clamped, held down by the Restraint Cone, or in a Tire Inflation Cage. Do not inflate a Tire if it is externally clamped; external clamping interferes with inflation. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Wheel meets the Rim Edge and press the Button. You want the air blast to go under the Rim and into the Tire, sealing the Bead. Side view shown; nozzle must be held flat to use. Not to scale. Not all components shown. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Supervisor for instructions – let all of the air out of the Tire and start again (seal the Beads and then attempt to seat the Beads again) R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Tire to bring it back down to the recommended psi. 8. When the Tire is inflated, release the Inflation Foot Pedal. 9. Remove the Air Chuck from the Valve Stem. 10. Take the Wheel off the Tire Changer. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
• Daily: Make sure the unit is clean and dry. • Weekly: Check all labels to make sure they are in place and legible. Contact BendPak Ranger if replacement labels are needed. • Weekly: Check the water level of the Regulator/Filter. If the reservoir is one quarter (25%) or more filled with water, drain it.
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3. Press upwards on the Water Drain Plug at the bottom of the reservoir. The water drains out. 4. Release the Water Drain Plug. 5. Re-connect the incoming air. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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4. Add SAE 10W Air Tool Oil or generic pneumatic oil to the reservoir. 5. Put the Oil Fill Cap back in place, turning it clockwise until tight. 6. Re-connect the incoming air. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
Assist Tower Posts for more information. moving. If you continue to have problems with your Tire Changer, visit www.bendpak.com/support/ or call BendPak Ranger at (805) 933-9970. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
Information about color code conventions in other regions and countries is available online. Make sure your Electrician installs the Plug or hard wires the Tire Changer in accordance with all applicable local electrical codes. R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
Parts Cabinet Part Number Description Breaker arm pin shaft Breaker arm pin baffle SHCS, M6 x 16 Washer, Φ6 flat Washer, φ6 splick lock R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Socket head cap screw, M6 x 12 5327425 Tool tray Crowbar mat Power cord without plug Post limit lever Washer, φ8 Tilt tower bushing Nut, M8 Cable holder, φ16 Cable holder, φ12 R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Part Number Description Tilt back cylinder 200-1 Tilt cylinder connector 200-2 Tilt tower rubber space 200-3 Rubber shock bushing 200-4 Tilt tower cylinder front plate 200-5 O-ring, 25 x 3.1 R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Horizontal arm roller pin, φ8 x 40 Horizontal arm lock cylinder 218-1 Arm lock cylinder piston 218-2 Y-ring, φ60 x 47 x 7 218-3 SHCS, M6 x 35 218-4 O-ring, φ9 x 2.4 R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Vertical arm lock cylinder assy 246-1 Fitting, Tee φ6 Fixation frame SHCS, M6 x 16 Vert shaft locking plate Hex shaft Inner hexagon set screw, M12 x 20 Nut, M12 Hex shaft spring R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Plastic bird head assembly Inner hexagon set screw M12 x 16 SHCS, M8 x 40 Plastic duckhead flange Plastic duckhead A Washer, φ8 flat Washer, φ8 spring Nut, M8 Frame block R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Part Number Description Turntable assembly Spend working plate Jaw clamp cylinder 302-1 Fitting, 1/8 8 mm straight 302-2 Small front cylinder cover 302-3 Y-ring, φ32 x 20 x 6 R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Stainless steel HHB, M4 x 10 Plastic mattress for jaw clamp Rubber blanket for jaw clamp Jaw clamp Jaw clamp support Jaw clamp fixed pin Pin, φ4 x 16 R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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SHCS, M8 x 16 Pin, φ8 x 20 Turntable ruler Slide block assembly Turntable on the assembly Bead Breaker R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Guide ring, 189 x 200 x 4 Bead breaker cylinder rod Bead breaker cylinder rod Y-ring, 25 x 20 x 4 O-ring, 25 x 3.1 Oil less bearing, φ23 x 20 x 20 R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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428-5 Fitting, G1/8″ φ10 straight 428-6 Quick exhaust valve metal cup 428-7 Metal quick exhaust valve spring BB flow control valve 470-1 Fitting, G1/8″ φ10 straight Spring washer, φ14 R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Variable frequency motor/hanger assembly Gearbox front flange HHB, M10 x 200 Oil plug Washer, Φ10 HHB, M10 x 180 SHCS, M8 x 30 Transmission key, 14 x 9 x 40 Oil block R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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HHB, M8 x 40 Hexagon socket head screw, M8 x 30 V belt 1168 Washer, Φ10 flat Locking nut, M10 Motor pulley Inner hexangular set screw, M8 x 16 Washer, Φ8 flat R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Foot Pedals Part Number Description Three foot-pedals assembly Four foot-pedals assembly Lock nut elbow, 1/8″ φ8 5327545 Adjustable silencer Small valve assembly 603-1 Air valve skeleton R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Control plate spring Lock nut elbow, G1/8″ φ8 Working disc small air valve assembly 641-1 Lock nut, G1/4″ φ8 641-2 Copper silencer, G1/4″ 641-3 Equal tee, G1/4″ φ8 Big washer, Φ8 R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Hexagon lock nut, M8 Curved spring washers, φ8 Washer, Φ8 Flat Foot pedal cam link Cross recessed pan head screw, M3 x 10 Coil Small gas valve Small gas valve R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Part Number Description 5328445 Blasting nozzle upper cover Cross recessed pan head tapping screws Hook Cross recessed pan head screw Acorn nut 5328443 Lock nut Butt joint (G1/4" - G1/8") R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Hexagon socket head cap screws, M3 x 10 Inflatable table mountain 5327054 Separate air head skeleton 5327055 Vent valve 5327769 Pressure gauge with bottom connection 5327051 Inflatable table cover R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Lock nut fitting, ф8 Side Foot Pedal Part Number Description Lateral pedal assembly (inflation/pulse) Two-position four-way valve Fitting, G1/4″ φ8 90° Washer, φ8 flat SHCS, M8 x 16 Washer, φ8 splick lock R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Lock nut fitting, G1/4″ φ8 90° Non-metal insert hexagonal lock nut, G1/4" ф8 Cross recessed pan head screw, M4 x 35 Lock nut, fitting G1/4" ф8 180° Right Assist Tower R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Inner hexangular set screw, M8 x 16 Washer, φ10 splick lock SHCS, M10 x 75 Assist tower top plug Left assist tower weldment Slide guide 5327483 Assist tower plastic slide Bearing B3025 R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Roller pad 954-4 HHB, M10 x 20 954-5 Washer, φ10 splick lock 954-6 Plastic disk 954-7 Washer, φ10 splick lock 954-8 Plastic roller insert 954-9 SHCS, M10 x 20 R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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L/R assist arm valve cover 963-3 Assist arm control valve 963-4 Adjustment silencer, G1/8″ 963-5 Banjo bolt, G1/8" Φ6 single 963-6 Nut, M4 963-7 Washer, φ4 flat 963-8 Washer, φ4 splick lock R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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Left Assist Tower Part Number Description 1000-1 Upgrade tower 1001-1 Assist arm valve control assy 1001 L/R assist arm valve cover R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...
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SHCS, M6 x 12 1035 Left assist tower cylinder cover, R23/26 (I) 1036 Fitting, φ6 x 1/8" 90⁰ 1037 Turbo blast hook 1038 Nut, M8 1039 Presser arm weldment R80EX Tire Changer P/N 5900087 — Rev. B — Jan. 2020...