Always securely ! ghten the quick nut that holds the wheel in place during the moun! ng procedure. Improperly balanced wheels can cause damage to the vehicle or automo• ve acci- dents. Personal injury can result from altera• on to the balancer or improper use. EEWB333B...
Read carefully all warnings and instructions of this manual since they provide important information concern- ing safety and maintenance. 1.2 BALANCER APPLICATION The Snap-on wheel balancer model EEWB333B is intended to be used as equipment to balance car, light truck and motorcycles wheels within the following range: Maximum wheel diameter : 42”...
Easy Alu enter the rim dimensions and automati- cally select a balancing mode. • 5 Aluminum Modes • 2 Alu-S modes • Hidden Weight (Spoke) mode • Ounce / Gram toggle from front panel • Multiple operator feature allows several operators to recall wheel parameters. EEWB333B...
ING MAY RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT IMBALANCE. A. (Figure 6) Fit the Flange (A) and lock it with the bolts (B). Mount the threaded shaft onto the arbor of the balancer. Tighten fi rmly, but do not exceed 70 inch-lbs. EEWB333B...
(2). • Plug the adapter into the mains power outlet. Figure 7 C. Install the accessory pins (Figure 8). Tighten fi rmly. Figure 8a Figure 8 D. Place cones and other accessories onto the acces- sory pins. EEWB333B...
(weight mode), the unit will beep. Combined with the “MODE” key, it starts the “user” function. 5. Input panel - it allow the main user selections. 10.Stop key Press to stop a spinning wheel. THE INPUT PANEL Figure 9a EEWB333B...
Figure 10b adapters. SAPE PARAMETER ARM - Fig. 10b SAPE arm for distance and rim diameter. SAPE arm, can be extended and hinged upwards. SAPE disk to identify rrim dimensions on all types of RIM profi les. EEWB333B...
Although each wheel tire assembly differ in some ways all bal- There are many types of wheels and Snap-on supplies ancing jobs require basically the same procedure. The adaptors of good quality and durability for the large ma- order of events to take place are: jority.
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NOTE: Error messages will be displayed in the event problems are indicated during the calibration veri- fi cation process. In the event of errors, see dedicated section at the end of that guide or contact your Technical Sup- port. Figure 12 EEWB333B...
A. DYNAMIC (two planes), suggested for all steel rims. In this case the wheel weights must be clipped onto the rim edges. This function is selected as a default and the LEDs corresponding to the wheel weight location Figure 17 are lit on Figure 15. Figure 15 EEWB333B...
Alu 3P Touch the SAPE arm to locations (a-c). - Use the SAPE arm to place the adhesive weight in location (c). The machine will beep during weight placement when the exact location is achieved. The inside weight is placed as a standard clip-on style weight. EEWB333B...
Figure 21 Press the Width entry key, Figure 21-W, and enter the measured width by pressing +/- keys until the desired value appears in the display. Select Enter to save selection. Figure 19 EEWB333B...
+/- keys until value is displayed in the display window. Select Enter to save selection. Do this by pressing the button once. NOTE: The parameter arm must be in the Home rest — Spin the assembly. position when the balancer is powered up. EEWB333B...
Note: With STATIC weight modes, always apply the weight at the rim center line. If not possible, split the weights evenly and apply on another surface of the rim (symmetrical to the rim center line). Figure 28 Figure 28a EEWB333B...
Apply the weight to the correct point on the rim. ble to enter new rim data or select another weight mode. The results are recalculated automatically. Selecting another weight mode such as between NORMAL, ALU and STATIC no additional steps required either. EEWB333B...
P2 on the display and press enter. Figure 29d Figure 29c 10. The weight amount for correction is now divided by two and displayed between the two spokes se- lect. 11. Place the outer corrective weighs using the SAPE Figure 29d EEWB333B...
After a few seconds the display equals C ---, Figure 30g. The User Calibration was performed correctly. Any (operator) error causes the program to exit. Un- screw the Calibration weight from the fl ange and put Figure 30g it back in its designated place for safe keeping. EEWB333B...
To recall data: • Select + or – to scroll along User A, b, C or d. • Select Enter to recall the selected user. • The current available wheel data will be replaced by the recalled data such as: “b”. EEWB333B...
The state of the diameter and width dimension units Figure 31c will toggle (inch to mm, or mm to inch). Note: The unit is set to default to inches. Offset is always measured and shown in millimeters. The program returns to the main menu. EEWB333B...
• With program OP.2 the rim compensation run can still be omitted. Go to the next step in the program by pressing the FINE key (3). The UN.4 reading appears. • Continue the minimization program. The valve position entered with OP.1 is automatically used. EEWB333B...
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• To continue with the OP program proceed as 5-36 specifi ed for OP.5 – I (given below). To abort optimization • Press the STOP key to return to the balancing program and balance the wheel according to the readings ( 5.9). 5-37 EEWB333B...
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• Clamp the wheel on the balancer and readjust it so that the valve is exactly perpendicular to and above the main shaft. • Press the ENTER key (1) to acquire the valve position. EEWB333B...
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• Clamp the wheel on the balancer and readjust so that the valve is exactly perpendicular to and above the main shaft. • Press the ENTER key (1) to acquire the valve position. Reading OP.8 appears (Fig. 5-34). • Spin the wheel (START) (check run). 5-38 5-39 EEWB333B...
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Option 2: Abort optimization • Press the STOP key (5) to exit the OP program and return to the balancing program. The imbalance on the wheel is shown on the readout. • Balance the wheel according to the readings. 5-35 EEWB333B...
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The machine performs the second measuring run with the tire. After the measuring run three readings are possible: II - Un.7 Proceed with the UN program. It is recommended that 5-37 the tire be turned over on the rim. EEWB333B...
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Option 3: • Press the STOP key (5) to exit the minimization program and return to the balancing program 5-38 5-39 The imbalance on the wheel is shown on the readout. • Balance the wheel according to the readings. EEWB333B...
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• Balance the wheel according to the readings. Reading H0 The optimum minimization condition has been achieved and cannot be improved. • Press the STOP key (5) to return to the balancing program and continue according to the readings. EEWB333B...
1. Did you position the gauge arm correctly? • Refer to Chapter 5.6.1. 2. Check the offset input of the gauge arm by entering manually. • Refer to the scale on the gauge. • If not identical, proceed with step 4. EEWB333B...
When the machine is Note: The present operating mode cannot be switched off the settings are not deleted, and at each transferred to the permanent memory. subsequent start up they appear as previously set up until changed again. EEWB333B...
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Press the “-” key to view the Kernel version. The information is visible for as long as the key is pressed. Press the “+” key or the “FINE” key to view the balancer model. Note: The information is visible for as long as the key is pressed. EEWB333B...
The error should disappear within a few seconds. • If the error appears again, contact the service de- partment. Note: By pressing STOP you can continue to use the machine but all the wheel data must be inserted manually (F 4.5.3). EEWB333B...
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Contact Technical Support at 800-225-5786 During the second attempt the gauge arm for distance and rim diameter was still not in the home position. Both gauge arms are rendered inoperative. • Wait 5 seconds, or press the STOP key to continue. EEWB333B...
If the error cannot be eliminated, call the service team. Speed variations during measuring run. The brake may be ON. Release the brake. Make sure that the shaft with the wheel clamped on it can rotate freely. Repeat the run. EEWB333B...
Notice: The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Snap-on makes no warranty with regard to this material. Snap-on shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental consequential damages in connection with furnishings, performance, or use of this material.
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