Pittsburgh 69686 Owner'S Manual & Safety Instructions Download Page 2

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For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

SKU 69686

Specifications

Tire 

Capacity

All tires from 8 IN. to Light 

Truck Tires  

(7-1/2 IN. x 16 IN.)

Flotation Tires: Up to 12.5L16

Includes

1 Bead Breaker Handle

37 IN. Long Mount/

Demount Tool

important Safety information

1. 

Do not exceed max. tire 

capacities.

  Do not use on standard 

tires exceeding 16” or on flotation 

tire exceeding size 12.5L16.

2. 

CautiOn! 

Do not use on tires with 

high-end rims. Tire removal and 

installation can result in scratches 

and slight marring on rims.

3.  Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles 

and heavy-duty work gloves during 

assembly, mounting and use.

4.  Do not modify Tire Changer to perform 

tasks for which it was not designed.

5.  Use only with accessories 

included with the Tire Changer.

6.  Do not use without mounting to floor. 

Mount only to a secure, level surface 

able to support weight of Manual 

Tire Changer and tire assembly.

7.  Verify that mounting surface has 

no hidden utility lines before 

drilling or driving screws.

8.  Deflate tire before use. Keep tire’s valve 

stem uncovered during use to allow 

any remaining air to flow out of tire.

9.  Lubricate Breaker Handle (7) when 

removing tire from rim; failure do 
so can lead to tire damage.

10.  Keep work area clean and well lit.
11.  Keep bystanders out of 

the area during use.

12.  Do not use when tired or when 

under the influence of drugs, 

medication or alcohol.

13.  This product is not a toy.  Do not allow 

children to play with or near this item.

14.  Inspect before every use; do not use 

if parts are loose or damaged.

15.  Maintain product labels and 

nameplates.  These carry 

important safety information.  

If unreadable or missing, contact 

Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

Summary of Contents for 69686

Page 1: ...tionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included When unpacking make sure that t...

Page 2: ...th the Tire Changer 6 Do not use without mounting to floor Mount only to a secure level surface able to support weight of Manual Tire Changer and tire assembly 7 Verify that mounting surface has no hi...

Page 3: ...nt Bar 14 Hex Bolts 6 Washers 11 and Nuts 12 Bead Breaker Handle 7 Clevis Pins 5 Bead Breaker Shoe 10 R Clips 8 Figure 1 NOTE Assembly of the Base units 9 13 to the Center Post 1 will be easier if don...

Page 4: ...the length of four 7 16 IN diameter anchors not included to secure the Tire Changer 8 Set the Tire Changer back on the floor surface and align its four mounting holes at its base with the four pre dr...

Page 5: ...does in Figure 6 below NOTE Tire is not included Operation Breaking the Tire Bead 1 Once the tire is deflated apply bead oil not included to tire bead NOTE Tire removal and installation will be much...

Page 6: ...slide tire around Push down on Bead Breaker Handle removing bead from rim 10 Lift Bead Handle up and remove tire from Post Base 11 Remove Post Cap 2 and Spider Post 4 from top of Center Post 12 Set ti...

Page 7: ...to Post Cap with your free hand for added leverage See Figure 13 above 20 Continue pulling Bar around tire until bead is fully separated from rim Then lift tire off of Center Post 21 If desired unthre...

Page 8: ...tarts to seat during mounting the tire will need to stretch more and will be more difficult to mount To prevent this push down on tire with your free hand so it doesn t seat on the upper edge of rim d...

Page 9: ...vidually as replacement parts PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY The manufacturer and or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only Neither t...

Page 10: ...List Part Description Qty 1 Center Post 1 2 Post Cap 1 3 Lug Pin 1 4 Spider Post 1 5 Clevis Pin 7 16 2 6 Bolt 3 8 x 16 x 1 4 7 Bead Breaker Handle 1 8 R Clip 2 9 Side Base 2 10 Bead Breaker Shoe 1 11...

Page 11: ...Page 11 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 69686 Assembly Diagram 2 4 3 5 7 1 5 14 6 6 6 6 8 13 9 11 12 11 12 11 12 11 12 9 8 10...

Page 12: ...so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take...

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