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Important: Always read and follow the instructions.
Operating the Balancer
Mounting Wheel on Balancer Shaft
Select the most appropriate mounting method for the
wheel you are balancing. Using the proper method
ensures secure mounting and safe balancer operation,
and prevents damage to the wheel.
On most wheels, the inner side of the wheel hub
usually has the most uniform surface for wheel bal-
ancing. Always center the wheel by the most uniform
shaped side of the hub to achieve the most accurate
balance.
Regardless of mounting type, always make sure that
the wheel is forced firmly against the shaft faceplate
and that the hub nut engages the threaded shaft for at
least four complete turns. To assist in centering the
wheel properly, rotate the wheel and the shaft while
tightening the hub nut.
Failure to tighten the hub nut properly may
result in the wheel dismounting, causing
personal injury and property damage.
Standard Back Cone
/Collet Mounting
Most original equipment and steel wheels can be
mounted properly using this method. The wheel is cen-
tered on a cone from the inner side of the hub.
1.
Select the cone
/collet
that best fits the center hole
in the
wheel. Slide the cone
/collet
onto the shaft with
the large end
towards the
cone spring
.
2.
Lift wheel onto the shaft and center it on the
cone
/collet
.
3.
Attach the pressure cup to the hub nut
.
I
nstall
the Hub nut assembly onto the shaft and tighten
it securely against the wheel. The wheel must be
forced firmly against the faceplate. The hub nut
must engage the threads for at least four full
turns.
Note: Use a nylon spacer (
protective
ring) to protect
cus-tom wheel finishes.
Note: If the hub nut will not tighten completely, use
the front cone mounting method.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Avoid back injury, seek assistance when
lifting heavy tire/rim assemblies onto the
balancer shaft.
Standard Back Cone/Collet Mounting
Built in
Spring
Hub Nut with
Pressure Cup
Shaft
Protective
Ring
Faceplate
Cone/Collet