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READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING
Tire Service International, LLC
3451 S. 40TH ST.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Office: 602.437.5020
Email: sales@buytsi.com
Fax: 602.437.5025
Read this manual before operating
405W
PORTABLE TRUER
Contact us for any assistance
800.223.4540
Revised: March 2024
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- Page 1 405W PORTABLE TRUER buyTSI.com - 800.223.4540 READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING Read this manual before operating Tire Service International, LLC Contact us for any assistance 3451 S. 40TH ST. Phoenix, AZ 85040 800.223.4540 Office: 602.437.5020 Email: sales@buytsi.com Fax: 602.437.5025 Revised: March 2024...
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Page 2: General Description
General Description Portable Truers are designed to service elevated tires. Mounted on a vehicle, use the unit freestanding by itself on the ground. When used in conjuction with a wheel balancer, attach the optional Truer Stand (sold separately) to raise the unit. A key factor to successful tire truing is trimming off as little tread as possible. -
Page 3: Primary Features
Primary Features Each PortaTruer can mount on a stand if necessary. (Sold separately) Manual Blade Sharpener Control Box Crossfeed Drive Screw Rear Handle Lamp (use to move unit safely) Slide Rails Infeed Drive Screw Cutter Head Calibration Arm & Knob Drive Roller Screw Drive Roller (Cradle) - Page 4 Introduction Why “True” a tire? Tire truing is performed to eliminate poorly balanced tires, wheel skip, reduces balancing weights, cupping and extends tire life and performance. Tire truing reduces wear and tear on drive trains and suspension systems. It’s particularly useful for tires on all-wheel-drive vehicles and low-profile tires.
- Page 5 Operating Instructions • Set the callibration arm initially to 24. As you become more experienced you may wish to change the setting. • Physically move the Truer into position using the handle so the top deck is perpendicular to vehicle tire with cutter blade about 1/4”...
- Page 6 Operating Instructions 3. Turn on drive roller • Turn Drive motor ON and raise it to engage with the tire by turning drive roller screw located at rear of machine. It’s spring loaded so no need to force it. 4. Turn on cutter blade motor •...
- Page 7 Operating Instructions 6. Sharpen blade for next pass • Upon completing the end of your first pass of the tread, make sure the cutter blade passes by the outer edge of the tire. Back the top deck and cutting blade away from tire (be careful not to lose the ‘zero’...
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Page 8: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance is based on Truing approximately 100 tires a week. Daily Keep the machine clean. Remove rubber chips and debris with a brush or air nozzle. Debris will complicate operations and create a hazardous working condition. We recommend cleaning contact areas after each tire is trued. -
Page 9: Maintenance
Maintenance Changing the Sharpening Stone Lift the Manual Blade Sharpening lever to lower stone cradle. As supplied with each unit, work the Allen Wrench into the Stone Bolt Hex. While holding the Allen Head Wrench in place, let go of the manual sharpening lever. Insert the Special Socket into the bottom of the Stone Cradle to make contact with the Jam Nut. -
Page 10: Repair Parts List
Repair Parts List Item Description 15005 Truer Blade 15098 V-Belt, 4L 1/2 x 31 15143 Pillow Block Bearing 5/8” 15201 Bushing, Drive Screw 15226 Stone with 2 paper washers 15267 Bearing, 1.375 OD x .591 ID 15292 Spanner Wrench 15318 Spring, Compression Drive Screw 15434 Allen Wrench... - Page 11 Notes buyTSI.com 800.223.4540...
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Page 12: California Proposition
California Proposition 65 California’s Proposition 65 entitles California consumers to special warnings for products that contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm if those products expose consumers to such chemicals above certain threshold levels. WARNING: Some of Tire Service International’s products can expose you to chemicals including chromium compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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