Ranger DST-642D, Installation And Operation Manual

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DST-64T / DST642D Wheel Balancers
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P/N 5900192 — Rev. F — March 2021
Using the Optimize Function
The Optimize Function lets you help lessen the imbalance of a Wheel that is more than 1 ounce / 30
grams out of balance. You are not
required
to use the Optimize Function.
Important
: The Optimize Function does not bring a Wheel to fully balanced; instead, it lessens the
imbalance of a Wheel that is significantly out of balance. Depending on the state of the
Wheel, even if you correctly Optimize a Wheel, it may still be more than 1 ounce / 30
grams out of balance when you are done with the Optimize.
When you see Opt in the Width Window during a balance, it means the Wheel you are balancing is
more than 1 ounce / 30 grams out of balance on one or both planes.
To Optimize a Wheel :
When you see Opt in the Width Window during a balance, raise the Hood, then rotate the Wheel
until the indicators next to the Inner Window are all lit.
Press the OPT button on the Control Panel.
180 appears on the Outer Window and the OPT icon on the Display Panel goes on.
The Balancer is now in Optimize Mode.
Important : If you use the Balancer to balance a different Wheel or you turn the Balancer on and
off, the Balancer will be taken out of Optimize Mode.
Mark the Cone, the Rim at the Cone, the Rim at the Tire, and the Tire itself.
Tip : You want a Mark that will come off when you are done with the process but not come off
during the process. Using tape generally works, using a pen or pencil usually does not. A
pen or pencil Mark on tape works the best.
Remove the Wheel from the Balancer, then use a Tire Changer to take the Tire off the Wheel,
rotate the Tire 180°, then put the Tire back on the Wheel.
Make sure not to cover or remove the Marks on the Wheel and Tire.
Put the Wheel back on the Balancer, making sure to align the marks on the Cone, the Rim at the
Cone, and the Rim at the Tire.
The Mark on the Tire itself will be 180° from the other Marks.
Lower the Hood or press the Start button.
When the Wheel stops, turn the Wheel until the Inner Placement Indicators are all lit and the Wheel
locks in position.
Put a Mark at Top Dead Center on the Wheel Rim.
Press Stop to release the Wheel, then turn the Wheel until the Outer Placement Indicators are all lit
and the Wheel locks in position.
Put a Mark at Top Dead Center on the part of the Tire next to the Wheel Rim.
Remove the Wheel from the Balancer, then use a Tire Changer to take the Tire off the Wheel,
rotate the Tire so the two Marks you just put on are aligned, then put the Tire back on the Wheel.
Put the Wheel back on the Balancer and restart the Balancing process that was interrupted by
using the Optimize Function.