Coats 4050A Tire Changer User Manual

1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565 615/641-7533 800/688-6359 Manual Part No.: 8111144 00HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufactur

Performance Tires/Custom WheelsBefore You Begin - Pre-Operation NotesOnly tire technicians with training on customwheels should attempt to service exp

Custom and Special WheelsAlloy WheelsSome manufacturers offer wheels with little or nodrop center. These are not DOT approved. The tireor wheel - or b

Stages of InflationReview these descriptions and diagramscarefully. Refer to them as necessary duringbead sealing, bead seating, and inflation to veri

COATS 4050A Tire Changer • 11Maintenance InstructionsRead and follow all the maintenance instructionsprovided in this manual to keep the machine ingoo

12• COATS 4050A Tire ChangerLower Shoe SettingCheck the lower shoe setting periodically to makesure that it operates properly and does not contactthe

Installation InstructionsProper unit installationis necessary for safeuse and efficientoperation. Proper installation also helps protectthe unit from

8111144 02/97 © Copyright 1993, 2001 Hennessy Industries and COATS®All Rights Reserved Printed in USAFAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARN-INGS AND INST

Table of ContentsDefinitions of Hazard Levels ...1Owner's Responsibility ...1

Definitions of Hazard LevelsIdentify the hazard levels used in this manualwith the following definitions and signal words:DANGERWatch for this symbol:

Principal Operating PartsKnow Your UnitCompare this illustration with the unit beforeplacing it into service. Maximum performanceand safety will be ob

Operating InstructionsThe unit must be properly operated and properlymaintained to help avoid accidents that coulddamage the unit and injure the opera

7. Once the tire beads have been loosened fromthe bead seat of the wheel, lubricate the beadsliberally with rubber lubricant (fig.5).Note: Rubber lubr

MountingThis information must be read and followedcarefully to prevent accidents and injuries duringmounting.Ensure the tire beaddiameter stamped onth

InflationTire inflation is performed in three steps: BeadSeal, Bead Seat and Inflation. These steps areexplained in detail on page 10. Read theexplana

Check tire pressurefrequently. Neverexceed 40 PSI whileseating beads. Once seated, never exceed tiremanufacturer's recommended air pressure. Tire