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- Page 1 Code 4-132467 01/15 TCX56/57 Tire Changer Family Operating Instructions TCX 57 TCX 56 Standard version Leverless version ©Copyright 2009-2012 Hunter Engineering Company...
- Page 3 If you have any questions concerning the proper use or maintenance of your Tire Changer, please call your authorized Hunter Engineering Company representative.. You can also contact Hunter Engineering Company at Tel: 800-448-6848 or 314-731-3020, Fax. 314-731-1776 or use Sincerely,...
- Page 4 OWNER INFORMATION Owner Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Owner Address ___________________________________________________________________________ Model Number ____________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________________________________________________ Date Purchased ___________________________________________________________________________ Date Installed ____________________________________________________________________________ Service and Parts Representative ___________________________________________________________ Phone Number ____________________________________________________________________________ Sales Representative ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number ____________________________________________________________________________ Training Checklist Safety Precautions Trained Declined Warning and Caution Labels Pinch Points and Other Potential Hazards Safe Operating Procedures...
- Page 5 Mounting Trained Declined Standard Wheels Mounting of Stiff, Low Profile Tires Reverse Drop Center Wheels Proper Bead Lubrication for Mounting Protection Inflation Trained Declined Safety Precautions Lubrication and Removal of Valve Core Bead Sealing and Seating Individuals and Dates Trained ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Clamping the Wheel from Outside of Rim - Alloy Rims ......28 2.3 Demounting Standard Tire from Rim ............29 TCX56 - STANDARD MOUNTING HEAD ..........29 Standard Mount / Demount Head ............29 Plastic protectors bead lever ..............29 TCX57 - LEVERLESS MOUNTING HEAD .......... - Page 7 Bead Breaking “AH” Wheels (e.g. BMW M3, M5, Some Porsches, Range Rover, Lancia, etc.) ................50 Bead Breaking “AH” Wheels as follows: ..........50 3.2 Advanced Demounting Procedures (for TCX56) ......... 51 Demounting Tire from Rim Using the Bead Lever Tool without the Plastic Sleeve Protector ..................51 Demounting Upper Bead ..............
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Page 9: Getting Started
In addition, so we can contact our customers with any necessary safety information, please ask the new owner to complete and return to Hunter the change of ownership form attached to the last page of this manual. Alternately, the new owner can send an email to newuser@hunter.com. -
Page 10: For Your Safety
Throughout this manual reference is made that “an accident” could occur. Any accident could cause you or a bystander to sustain severe personal injury or death, or result in property damage. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... - Page 11 • Keep hands and other body parts away from moving parts. • Do not use tools other than those supplied with tire changer. • Use proper tire lubricate to prevent tire binding. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger...
- Page 12 21. This machine may only be used, maintained or repaired by properly trained employees of your company. Repairs should only be performed by qualified personnel. Your Hunter service representative is the most qualified person. The employer is responsible for determining if an employee is qualified to safely make any repairs to the machine should repair be attempted by users.
- Page 13 Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger...
- Page 14 TCX 57 Leverless Version HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY 11250 HUNTER DRIVE BRIDGETON, MISSOURI 63044 Model TCX500E SERIES MADE IN ITALY Code ANNO DI COSTRUZIONE/ MANUFACTURED 20XX XX/XX ac XX/XX 0-11XXXXXX/XX Serial N. bar/psi /XX-XX Port.max IIAXXXXXX Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger...
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Page 15: Electrical Indications
DECAL-BPS SERIAL NUMBER (NOT SHOWN) Electrical indications The TCX56/57 is manufactured to operate at a specific voltage and amperage rating. Make sure that the appropriate electrical supply circuit is of the same voltage and amperage ratings as marked on the TCX56/57. -
Page 16: Specific Precautions/Power Source
TCX56/57, power must be disconnected by removing the power cord from the electrical power outlet. After servicing, be sure the TCX56/57 ON/OFF switch is in the “O” (off) position before plugging the power cord into the electrical power outlet. -
Page 17: Equipment Specification
• Operating pressure (gauge on regulator) is 145 psi. Bead setting pressure (gauge on hose) is the tire manufacturer’s maximum pressure as stated on the sidewall of the tire 2. Activate air inflation jets only when sealing bead. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 18: Special Rim/Tire Considerations
Before beginning work, carefully check that all components of the machine, especially rubber or plastic parts, are in place, in good condition and working properly. If the inspection reveals any damage or excessive wear, no matter how slight, immediately replace or repair the component. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 19: During Use
Avoid unintended machine moviment and personal injury. Pay close attention to the configuration of your machine. Control pedals on the TCX56/57 tire changer are configured as shown below: NOTICE If the unit is equipped with a wheel lift, there is an additional pedal at the far right upper portion of the face of the unit. -
Page 20: Wheel Rotation Pedal
CRUSH HAZARD CRUSH HAZARD EXPLOSION HAZARD 4-402023 Press the “In” button to close bead breaker arm and loosen bead (red arrow). Press the “Out” button to allow the bead breaker arm to open (black arrow). Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 21: Wheel Clamping Pedal
Refer to illustrations on page 45-48. The pedal controls the air going to the inflation hose and the air inflation jets. DANGER • EXPLOSION HAZARD • Never exceed tire pressure recommended by tire manufacturer. Never mismatch tire size and rim size. • Avoid personal injury or death Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 22: Moving Parts
The mount/demount head is suspended from the column above the turntable. The head has a mounting and demounting lip that is designed to install or remove the bead of tire as the wheel is rotated clockwise. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... - Page 23 In addition, the head also incorporates an automatic lever to ease the demounting process. The bead of tire is placed on top of mounting lip during mounting. The bead of tire is placed on top of demounting lip during demounting. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger...
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Page 24: Equipment Components
SHOVEL BLADE POSITION ADJUSTMENT PIN BPT/BPS DISC BEAD LIFTER LOCK BEAD LIFTER BEAD LOOSENING ARM AND TURNTABLE SHOVEL AIR INFLATION WHEEL PEDAL ROTATION TABLE CAPACITY PEDAL WHEEL COLUMN ADJUSTMENT KNOB CLAMPING ROTATION PEDAL PEDAL Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 25: Bead Press System (Bps) Components
6. Demounting/match mounting disc 2. Rim Presser cone 7. Sliding locking lever 3. Control Lever 8. Demounting arm lock 4. Bead presser disc 9. Rotating arm end of stroke pin 5. Match mounting lock 10. Mounting arm Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 26: Basic Procedures
Press the “In” button to bring the bead breaker arm toward the tire and position the shovel blade on the sidewall of the tire. Locate the blade close, but not contacting, the edge of the rim. Press the “In” button again to close bead breaker arm and loosen bead. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 27: Placing Wheel On Tire Changer
NOTICE Avoid clamping inside rim of alloy wheels. Steel jaws may damage the finish of inside rim surface during use. Verify that the wheel has been properly clamped and centered. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 28: Clamping The Wheel From Outside Of Rim - Alloy Rims
It is always necessary that the two knobs are in the same position with respect to center of the turntable: both facing outwards (10“-22”) or both facing inward (14“-26”). A mixed position, with a knob facing outwards and the other facing inwards, is not recommended. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 29: Demounting Standard Tire From Rim
Position the bead lever between the demounting lip of the head and bead of tire. The demounting lip is on the right side of the head. Push down on the tire sidewall 180 degrees from the mount/demount head to slip the bead into the drop center of rim. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... - Page 30 Lift tire and repeat this procedure for lower bead. Lift the mount/demount arm assembly up and away from the wheel. Remove tire from rim. For additional information on demounting special wheels, refer to “Advanced Demounting Procedures,” page 51. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger...
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Page 31: Tcx57 - Leverless Mounting Head
/ tire assembly using the control switch. NOTICE Always ensure that the automatic lever is inserted in a gap between the rim and the tire. If the automatic lever is inserted without a gap, tire damage can occur. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... - Page 32 Position the valve stem directly beneath the tool head. VALVE STEM Pull up on the automatic lever to pull the bead over the edge of the rim. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger...
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Page 33: Difficult Tires
TOOL HEAD BPS DISC Press the wheel rotation pedal to rotate the wheel clockwise and fully demount the upper bead. If the bead does not establish traction, use the provided spatula (shown below). Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 34: Precautionary Notes
“trapped” and increases mounting stress to the tire bead. Insufficient lubrication and failure to place tire into drop center during mounting may also cause the mount/demount head to fail prematurely. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 35: Bottom Bead Demounting With Tool Head
Alternatively, you may lift the tire up first, lower the automatic lever, lift the tire into place and then lower the automatic lever beneath the bottom bead. With the tire in position, press the wheel rotation pedal to rotate the wheel clockwise and demount the bottom bead. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 36: Bottom Bead Demounting With Disc
Return the tool head to the “resting” position. Lower and align the lower disc to touch the bottom of the rim edge. Lock the disc in place using the disc lock lever. DISK LOCK LEVER Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 37: Difficult Tires
Create a gap between the rim edge and the tire. Temporarily unlock the lower disc lock lever and pull the lower disc in between the rim edge and the tire. Then lock the lower disc in place. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 38: Alternate Procedure
Position the bead lever between the demounting lip of the head and bead of tire. The demonting lip is on the right side of the head. Push down on the tire sidewall 180 degrees from the mount/demount head to slip the bead into the drop center of rim. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... - Page 39 Continue to press the wheel rotation pedal to rotate the wheel clockwise until the entire bead is lifted from the rim. Lift tire and repeat this procedure for lower bead. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger...
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Page 40: Mounting Standard Tire To Rim
2.5 Mounting Standard Tire to Rim NOTICE The mounting procedure is equivalent for both:TCX56 and TCX57. Always use this “checklist” as a guide when mounting tires to ensure proper service. There are four basic steps when mounting a tire to a rim: •... - Page 41 Position the tire such that the back of the tire is over the mount / demount head and the front of the tire under the finger of the mount / demount head. BACK OF TIRE OVER MOUNT / DEMOUNT HEAD FRONT OF TIRE UNDER MOUNT / DEMOUNT HEAD FINGER Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger...
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Page 42: Mounting Of Difficult Tires: Low Profile Or Run-Flat Tires
Bring the BPS arm to the working position with the bead breaker disc in its limit stop position. Rotate the BPT arm anti-clockwise and stop at h.2. Tilt down the mobile part of the arm and secure with its pin. Rotate the BPT arm anti- clockwise until its locking. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... - Page 43 During this stage, check that the section of bead between the fixed and mobile discs remains inside the well of the rim If it does not, repeat the operation from the beginning, increasing the initial pressure. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger...
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Page 44: Match Mounting
Position the lower disc at the rim edge on the bottom of the assembly and lock it in place. Raise the lower disc such that the pitch between the upper and discs is approximately equal. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 45: Tire Inflation
Verify that both upper and lower tire beads and rim bead seat have been properly lubricated with an approved mounting paste. Do not lock the rim on the turntable during inflation Remove valve stem core if not already done. Connect inflation hose to valve stem. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 46: Special Procedure
Verify that both upper and lower tire beads and rim bead seat have been properly lubricated with an approved mounting paste. Remove valve stem core if not already done. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... - Page 47 AIR-JET FROM HERE NOTICE To increase the effectiveness of the inflation jets, always liberally lubricate beads and raise the lower bead while activating inflation jets. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger...
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Page 48: Removal Of Wheel From Tire Changer
If tire is over-inflated, air may be removed from the tire by pressing the brass manual air release button located below the air pressure gauge. Disconnect inflation hose from valve stem. 2.9 Removal of Wheel from Tire Changer Lift the clamping pedal to release the rim from the clamping device. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 49: Clamping Jaw Extensions Ar46N
180°, and re- securing. ROTATE ADAPTOR PLATE REMOVE NUTS AND SCREWS JAW ADAPTORS IN REDUCER JAW ADAPTORS IN EXTENSION CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 50: Advanced Procedures
3. Advanced Procedures The capabilities of the TCX56/57 tire changer family allow the user to utilize numerous advanced procedures on a variety of rims and tires. For the operator to take advantage of these features, this section explains in detail what additional steps can be taken. -
Page 51: Advanced Demounting Procedures (For Tcx56)
If the bead has not been completely broken, rotate the wheel 180 degrees and repeat the bead breaking procedure. Turn the wheel and break the opposite bead using the same procedure. 3.2 Advanced Demounting Procedures (for TCX56) NOTICE It is important on large, low profile tires to always lubricate the tire bead, wheel drop center, and bead seat to prevent possible tire damage during demount. -
Page 52: Advanced Mounting Procedures
3.4 Standard Mount/Demount Head Assembly There are plastic and steel mount/demount head assemblies available for the TCX56 tire changer family. Both use standard procedures for mounting and demounting. - Page 53 7- Fully tighten the set screws, checking when done that sides of the tool head are still the same distance from the edge of the rim. 8- When the correct position has been achieved, tighten the adjustment bolts alternately to lock it in position. 9- Tighten the head retaining bolt. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger...
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Page 54: For Plastic Heads
1- Clamp a 17-18” rim without a tire on the tire changer turntable. 2- Loosen the head retaining bolt slightly so that the head is still attached. HEX SHAFT HEAD RETAINING ADJUSTMENT BOLT BOLTS Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 55: Adjust The Offset Of Lock Mechanism - Steel And Plastic Heads
Change the offset by removing the plastic cover and adjusting the nuts located on front of the locking mechanism. Replace the plastic cover. Confirm head clearances to the 17-18” in rim are correct. Position the mount/demount head on the outer edge and lock in this position. Check clearances. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 56: Mount/Demount Head Assembly
Keep the tool head in position without engaging the head position lock. Horizontal Adjustment of the Tool Head 1. Lower the automatic lever of the tool head to access the adjustment screws on the side. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... - Page 57 TOUCH RIM AT FLUSH WITH THIS POINT EDGE OF RIM 3. Fully tighten the adjustment screws starting with the head retaining bolt. Release the post and reposition the tool head on the rim for gap adjustment. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger...
- Page 58 1. Release the tool head, then reposition it on the rim and lock it in place with the head position lock. 2. Using a feeler gauge, check the horizontal gap between the tool head and the rim. The distance should be 1/16 inch. 1/16 inch GAP Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger...
- Page 59 The distance should be between .08 and .16 inch. If not, repeat the calibration process. .08 - .16 inch GAP 6. When finish mount the cover. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger...
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Page 60: Maintenance
– tag out” procedures in your jurisdiction. See your supervisor for additional information. Should any maintenance task require the disabling, removal or disassembling of any safety device, that device must be immediately restored or replaced when the maintenance is complete. Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... - Page 61 The components of Hunter Engineering Company products are designed as a single integrated system. To avoid compromises in terms of safety, performance, durability and function, and to prevent voiding of the warranty, do not substitute Hunter Engineering Company components with components manufactured by other companies. Use only ORIGINAL replacement PARTS supplied by Hunter Engineering Company.
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Page 62: Maintenance And Replacement Parts
Jaw Protection Kit (2 sets - 8 covers) RP11-8-11400085 TCX56 RP11-8-11400096 Steel Head Inserts (10 sets - 20 covers) TCX57 Mount/demount Protector Kit consisting of: 10 demounting protectors RP11-8-11400293 5 mounting protectors 15 protector screws Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 63: Glossary
5. Glossary 5.1 Rim Diagram Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... -
Page 64: Illustrations Of Various Rim Designs
5.2 Illustrations of Various Rim Designs Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger... - Page 65 Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger...
- Page 66 Prior Owner Address ______________________________________________________________________ Model Number ____________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________________________________________________ Date Purchased ___________________________________________________________________________ Date Installed _____________________________________________________________________________ Return Completed Form To: HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY 11250 Hunter Drive Bridgeton, Missouri 63044 Tel: 800-448-6848 or 314-731-3020 Fax: 314-731-1776 e-mail: Customerservice@hunter.com Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger...
- Page 68 Hunter Research and Training Center HUNTER TRAINING Hunter operates the most advanced, up-to-date Training Center in the industry today. The courses have been designed to meet the needs of new and experienced technicians who want to increase their mechanical and diagnostic capabilities. The low student-teacher ratio (average 7 to 1) and the emphasis on “hands-on”...