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The FT-500Pro is the professional
grade version of the FT-50W wider
model. This version includes high-end
meter gauges for checking vertical and
horizontal shaking of the bicycle wheel
much more precisely when compared
to traditional scratch-sound systems.
Read this instruction manual
carefully before use.
Keep this manual in hand
while you use this product.
Warranty Period : 1 year
Minoura offers 1-year limited warranty service to the original owner
of this product from the date of the purchase.
Any problems caused by the manufacturer's defect will be solved by
free repair or replacing the whole product or necessary parts.
However, any problems caused by user's misuse, unapproved
modification and disassembling, damage during use or shipping, or
expected natural wear will not be covered by this program.
Please read the enclosed warranty card for more details. And
Minoura strongly suggests to check out our web site regularly for the
latest update.
Important Notes
!
• FT-500Pro is a special tool for precisely maintaining
the bicycle wheel. Do not use this product for any other
purpose than instructed.
• Remove the quick release (Q/R) skewer from your
wheel before use.
• We also recommend removing the tire from the wheel
before use.
• The max wheel hub width is 210mm that covers most
wide rims for fat bikes. Remove the spring from the right
side coupling axle when you mount a very wide hub.
• Clamps on a standard 9mm Q/R using the side
couplings.
• 12mm or 15mm thru axle type hubs are also compatible.
Insert the supplied adapters in the hub hole for
mounting.
• Please note that a small amount of rim surface
scratches from the roller is normal. Especially on carbon
or softer metal wheels. But it's much less than standard
Contact
MINOURA JAPAN
(for ALL customers, including Canada)
1197-1 Godo, Anpachi, Gifu 503-2305 Japan
Fax +81-584-27-7505
Mail minoura@minoura.jp / URL www.minoura.jp
Bicycle Wheel Truing Stand
If you have question or problem on this product, please contact the shop where you originally purchase this product or
the distributor in your country first. The distributor information can be found on our web site. Only when you cannot
obtain enough service from them, you can contact Minoura directly.
FT-500
[In-use image with wide rim wheel]
scratching mechanism and safer.
• Do not spin the wheel too fast. Rotate slowly.
• The verticality of the pillar is the most important matter
on FT-500Pro. Do not apply any shock or damage to
the pillars even while storing.
• Your wheels are critical to your riding safety. You
assume all responsibility for working on your wheels.
Minoura is not responsible for any issues that might
arise from truing your wheels. If you have doubts,
please take your wheels to a professional mechanic for
service.
• Minoura is not responsible for any issues encountered
with your wheels after using the product. Make sure
you know what you're doing. If you have any doubts in
your abilities, consult a professional.
Minoura is supplying tool to do a job, but learning how
to use this tool is your responsibility.
MINOURA NORTH AMERICAN TECH CENTER
(for U.S. residents ONLY)
Mon - Fri, 9 am - 5 pm (PCT)
Phone 1-510-538-8599 / Fax 1-510-538-5899
Mail support@minourausa.com
Pro
instruction manual
(ver.1.0 2018/10)
Made in Japan
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Summary of Contents for MINOURA FT-500 Pro
- Page 1 [In-use image with wide rim wheel] expected natural wear will not be covered by this program. Please read the enclosed warranty card for more details. And Minoura strongly suggests to check out our web site regularly for the latest update. Important Notes scratching mechanism and safer.
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Page 2: How To Assemble
Schematics (In this manual, we are explaining with the horizontal shaking gauge mounted on the left side. But you can set the stand up for use on the right side, too..) Coupling Metal Knob Bolt Guide Ring Tool Box Top Cover Coupling Top Cover Spring... - Page 3 There is a total of four tool boxes stacked on top of each other. They can be removed by lifting them upward. (Fig. B) You will see all necessary parts and adapters in the boxes. Also you can use this space for storing your own parts and tools.
- Page 4 All 4 boxes are exactly the same. Tool Box To store a lubricant can or long tools such as a spanner or screwdriver, cut the center section of the cushion pad to make a hole, and insert the tool into the hole. Please note that it's difficult to repair the cushion if you modify it.
- Page 5 Install the gauge bases to the pillar rail. Remove the m ounting brackets from the gauge base, and put it into the pillar rail (Fig. H). Flip the bracket vertical to insert (Fig. I), and flip horizontal back to hold (Fig. J). (Fig.
- Page 6 [How To Assemble Horizontal Gauge] (Required Tool : 2mm Hex Wrench) 1) Install the L-shaped bracket onto the telescopic shaft with the supplied M3 cap bolt and tighten it with the 2mm hex wrench carefully. 2) Assemble the roller and the flat washer to the L-shaped bracket with the shorter couple bolt. Tighten the bolt with the 2mm hex wrenh.
- Page 7 Install the meter gauge to the gauge shaft. (In this manual, we set the horizontal shaking gauge Do NOT Loosen on the left side, and vertical shaking gauge on the Meter Nut right side. You may set them in the opposite pattern if desired.) Meter Axle Remove the meter nut from the gauge shaft.
- Page 8 How To Mount Wheel 9mm Quick Release Skewer Hub 12mm / 15mm Thru Axle Hub Confirm if the wheel is set exactly vertical without any backlash. Remove the Q/R. Install with the hub ONLY. Thru Axle Adapter (supplied) (Fig. T) (Fig.
- Page 9 How To True The Wheel Adjust the both side coupling shaft lengths equally in order to get the wheel in the center of the stand as closely as possible. Tighten the left side butterfly bolt firmly and tighten the right side bolt gently. At first, loosen the butterfly bolt and the knob to move the vertical shaking meter gauge roller in contact with the rim edge.
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Page 10: Direct Mounting
Repeat these actions until the indicator doesn't move and stay in the same level as you rotate the wheel. At this time, you need to check if the wheel is finished perfectly symmetrical. It is more important than fixing the rim shaking.
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