Hunter TCX50 - Advanced Procedures; Advanced Bead Breaking Procedures

Operation Instructions for TCX50 Tire Charger
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3- Position the tool head manually against the edge of the rim.
4- Keep the roller in contact with the edge of the rim, alternately loosen and tighten the two
hex bolts until there is no gap.
5- When the correct position has been achieved, tighten the hex bolts alternately to lock it in
position.
6- Tighten the head retaining bolt.
Adjust the Offset of Lock Mechanism – Steel and Plastic Heads
1- Again, position the mount/demount head on the outer edge of upper rip lip and lock in this
position.
2- Use gauges to measure distances between head and the top of the rim. Measure at
inserts on steel head.
TIRE MOUNTING LIP
TOP GAP
Measure with feeler gauge
5/64-inch specication
TIRE DEMOUNTING LIP
SIDE GAP
Measure with feeler gauge
5/64-inch specication
Change the offset by removing the plastic cover and adjusting the nuts located on front of the
locking mechanism.
Replace the plastic cover.
Conrm head clearances to the 17 in rim are correct. Position the mount/demount head on the
outer edge and lock in this position. Check clearances.
3.5 Leverless Mount/Demount Head Assembly
Mount/Demount Head Calibration
The mount/demount head is pre-calibrated from the factory, however, double checking the
calibration is recommended. Calibration requires the use of an (approximately) 18 inch bare
rim.
1- Clamp rim without a tire on the tire changer turntable.
2- Before making any adjustments, loosen the four adjustment screws and tighten the head
retaining bolt until some grip is obtained.