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TIRE CHANGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC WITH SWINGING ARM Model 90589 ASSEMbly ANd OpERATING INSTRUCTIONS Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools ®...
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed. SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2...
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3...
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“Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. REV 07g SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4...
Use the right tool or attachment for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool or attachment. There REV 07g SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5...
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The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. REV 07g, 07k SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6...
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NOTE: prior to beginning the assembly procedures, make sure to remove all the additional parts and accessories from the shipping boxes that are included with the Tire Changer. REV 07g SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7...
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Screws (10, Fig. B-1). Fix the Metal Sheeting Guard (11, Fig. B-1) to the back of the vertical column (1, Fig. B-1) using the two Cap Screws (12, Fig. B-1). REV 07g SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8...
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Spring suddenly expand. Maintain a firm grip on the Knob (115) while compressing the Spring. Firmly tighten the Screw (114) to secure the Knob to the Vertical Arm. (See Figure b-2.) REV 07g SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9...
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Open the Bead Breaker Arm (321) manually, and depress the Bead Breaker Pedal (402). The Bead Breaker Arm will close. When the Bead Breaker Pedal is released, the Pedal should return to its original position. (See Figure A.) REV 07g SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10...
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Rotate the tire slightly, and repeat the procedure around the entire circumference of the wheel rim until the bead is completely detached from the wheel rim. (See Figures A and C.) SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11...
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Press the button on the handle. The mounting head. vertical Arm and Horizontal Arm will be automatically locked in position; meanwhile, the mounting head will be lifted 1/16”-1/8” above the rim edge. SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12...
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(if the tire has an of the mounting head. Move the tire inner tube). bead over the mounting head. SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13...
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(or the lever). Then, depress the reverse turntable counterclockwise to unlock it. pedal to rotate the turntable clockwise. Check the wheel rim and the tire are of the same size. And try again. SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15...
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Inflation Pedal is depressed down to its middle position, air is released from the air hose. When the Inflation Pedal is depressed down completely, air is released from the inflation jet nozzles on the Turntable (201). (See Figures A and F.) SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16...
Slides (202). Then, lubricate the Slides with grease. At least once per week: Clean the Turntable (201) with detergent or a non- flammable solvent. Then, lubricate the Jaw Slides (202) with grease. SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17...
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Red Notch in the Jar’s Sight Glass. When necessary, drain the water by turning the Locking Ring clockwise. (See Figure Every 30-40 days: Dismantle the Jar to remove any solids collected inside it. (See Figure G.) SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 18...
C. Check and repair entire Reverse Pedal assembly. d. Adjust or replace the Belt. Situation: Turntable locks while mounting/removing tire. possible Reason: The belt is loose. Solution: Adjust belt tension. Situation: Jaws slow to open/close possible Reason: SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 19...
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B. The Value shaft O-ring is broken. C. The cylinder piston V-seal or O-ring are broken Solutions: A. Clean or replace the silencer. b. Replace the O-ring. C. Replace the V-seal or O-ring. SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 20...
ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 21...
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ASSEMbly dRAWING, CONTINUEd REV 08l SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 27...
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ASSEMbly dRAWING, CONTINUEd ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM, CONTINUED SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 28 SKU 90589 PAGE 29...
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Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail- NOTE: able individually as replacement parts. SKU 90589 PAGE 30 SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 29...
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REV 07g NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKU 90589 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 30 SKU 90589 PAGE 31...