Strongway 54413 User manual

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Large Manual Tire Changer
Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item #54413

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Thank you very much for choosing a Strongway™product!
For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below:
Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________
Purchase Date: ____________________________________________
Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read
the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin
using it.
This tire changer is designed for certain applications only. Northern Tool
& Equipment is not responsible for issues arising from modification or
improper use of this product such as an application for which it was not
designed. We strongly recommend that this product not be modified
and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-222-5381.

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Table of Contents
Intended Use..........................................................................................................................................4
Technical Specifications......................................................................................................................4
Important Safety Information...............................................................................................................4
Specific Operation Warnings...............................................................................................................5
Assembly Instructions..........................................................................................................................6
Operating Instructions..........................................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................13
Parts Diagram......................................................................................................................................14
Parts List..............................................................................................................................................14
Replacement Parts..............................................................................................................................14
Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................................16

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Intended Use
Strongway’s Large Manual Tire Changer allows you the freedom and ease of changing your own tires.
Technical Specifications
Property
Specification
Max. Rim Width (in.)
Up to 16.5
Plate Diameter (in.)
11 13/16
Spindle Diameter (in.)
2 3/8
Base Dimensions (in.)
27 1/2 x 18 1/2
Dimensions L x W x H (in.)
27 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 40 1/8
Tire Height (in.)
16–20
Recommended Use
8 inches (trailer tires) to 16 inches (light truck tires)
Ship Weight (lbs.)
37.2
Important Safety Information
⚠WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tire changer.
Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible
manner.
Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product
was designed.
Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. It will
be a safer experience and the product will do a better job at the capacity for which it was
intended. DO NOT use this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
⚠WARNING
This tire changer may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
⚠WARNING
WORK AREA SAFETY
Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the tire changer in confined work
areas may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.

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Do not use the tire changer where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite
the flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the tire changer.
⚠WARNING
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not
use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant
safety goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust
mask in dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection
systems, and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Ensure the power switch is off prior to plugging in the tool.
Secure the work with clamps or a vise instead of your hand when practical. This safety precaution
allows for proper tool operation using both hands.
⚠CAUTION
TIRE CHANGER USE AND CARE
Do not force the product. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for
which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job.
Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the
product with a damaged part.
Store the product when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product.
Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than
the tool itself.
Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in place.
Specific Operation Warnings
⚠WARNING
Release tire pressure before using tire changer.

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Wear ANSI Z871. Compliant safety goggles.
Do not exceed the rated capacity.
Use on a hard level surface.
Use an adequate amount of lubricant while mounting and dismounting tire. Be sure that the bead
is in the center of the rim during this process.
No alterations shall be made to this product.
Only attachments and/or adaptors supplied by the manufacturer shall be used.
Not for use by or around children.
Assembly Instructions
1. Bolt the long leg (#1) to the center post (#3) with bolts (#11), nuts (#12), lock washers (#13), and
flat washers (#14).
2. Bolt the two short legs (#2) to the long leg base with bolts (#11), nuts (#12), lock washers
(#13), and flat washers (#14).
Note: The user can bolt the manual tire changer to the floor with the four provided holes.

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3. Connect the casting pipe (#4) into the post (#3) with the lock pin (#5) and hair pin (#6).
4. Connect the shovel (#7) to the casting pipe (#4) with the lock pin (#5) and hair pin (#6).

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5. Slip the slotted press plate (#8) into the top of the post (#3).
6. Rotate the threaded rod (#9) into the top of post (#3).
Operating Instructions
⚠WARNING
Release tire air pressure before using this tire changer.
Wear ANSI Z871. Compliant safety goggles.
Keep bystanders away during operation.

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Bead Breaking
Before beginning, use a rubber lubricant (not included). It makes bead breaking, mounting, and
demounting easier.
1. Place one piece of the pad on the base of the product.
2. To break the bead from the rim, lay the tire flat on the long leg base (#1).

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3. Insert the flat end of the mount /demount bar (#10) into the casting pipe (#4). Set the shovel (#7)
on the tire against the edge of the rim. As you work with different sized tires you may need to
adjust the shovel height. Adjust the shovel height by removing the pin and moving the shovel
(#7) to the appropriate height and reinserting the pin.
4. Push down on the mount/demount bar forcing the bead off the rim. If the bead does not come
off all at once, turn the tire and try again in several different locations.
5. Turn the tire over and repeat.
Demounting and Mounting Tires
1. After the bead is broken, place the tire up on the machine with the valve stem facing up and the
lug pin sticking up through the lug hole of the rim.

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2. Place the slotted press plate (#8) over the center post.
3. Screw the threaded rod (#9) onto the center post. Lock the slotted press plate into place by
tightening by hand. Hand tightening should be enough but if you want a little more pressure,
place the flat end of the dismount tool through the top of the threaded rod and use the extra
leverage to tighten the threaded rod even more.

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4. Once the tire is held securely in place, force demounting in between the tire and the rim. This
should be done with the flat of the demount end against the rim. Pull the bar toward you across
the tire to force the edge of the bead over the rim.
5. Work the bar all the way around the center post to demount the bead completely.

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6. Pull the tire up toward the top bead, place the flat end of the demounting bar between the tire
and the rim as before, and repeat.
7. To mount the tire back on the rim, with the other hand, pull the bar clockwise around the center
post until the bead starts to mount onto the rim. It should only have to move a few inches before
you can let go of the tire and use both hands on the bar. If the tire bead starts to seat while you
are mounting the mount, continue around the rim until the tire mounts to the tire. To prevent this,
push down on the tire so it doesn’t seat on the upper edge of the rim during mounting.
Note: The bead running across the top of the mounting tool keeps the bar hooked on the edge of the
rim. The tire bead will run across the top (flat part of the mounting end of the bar) and against the
curved peg when mounting on the rim.
Maintenance
Maintain the product by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance
with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool
be examined before it is used. Keep your tool in good repair. Keep all cutting tools sharp and clean.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Troubleshooting
Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local
dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance.
Failure
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Poor performance
(cannot dismount
tire)
Not enough pressure was used on the tire.
Press the tire in many directions to divide
the tire and hub.
The bolts do not fit in the holes when the
wheel is placed on the wheel of the changer.
Check and adjust again.

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Parts Diagram
Parts List
Part Number
Description
Quantity
1
Long Leg
1
2
Short Leg
2
3
Post
1
4
Casting Pipe
1
5
Lock Pin
2
6
Hair Pin
2
7
Arc Shovel
1
8
Slotted Press Plate
1
9
Threaded Rod
1
10
Crowbar
1
11
Bolt M10x25
4
12
Nut M10
4
13
Lock Washer 10
4
14
Flat Washer 10
4
Replacement Parts
For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381.
Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a
convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.

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When ordering parts, the following information will be required: item description, item model
number, item serial number/item lot date code, and the replacement part reference number.
The distributor reserves the rights to make design changes and improvements to product lines
and manuals without notice.

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Limited Warranty
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only
("You'' or “Your”) that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both
materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of
purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in
accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties, express or implied, including the
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. If the product does not comply with this
limited warranty, Your sole and exclusive remedy is that We will, at our sole option and within a
commercially reasonable time, either replace the product or product component without charge to You
or refund the purchase price (less shipping). This limited warranty is not transferable.
Limitations on the Warranty
This limited warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) damage through abuse, neglect,
misuse, or as a result of any accident or in any other manner; (c) damage from misapplication,
overloading, or improper installation; (d) improper maintenance and repair; and (e) product alteration
in any manner by anyone other than Us, with the sole exception of alterations made pursuant to
product instructions and in a workmanlike manner.
Obligations of Purchaser
You must retain Your product purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the original
purchaser. To make a warranty claim, contact Us at 1-800-222-5381, identify the product by make
and model number, and follow the claim instructions that will be provided. The product and the
purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim. Any returned
product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property. You will be responsible for return
shipping costs or costs related to Your return visit to a retail store.
Remedy Limits
Product replacement or a refund of the purchase price is Your sole remedy under this limited warranty
or any other warranty related to the product. We shall not be liable for: service or labor charges or
damage to Your property incurred in removing or replacing the product; any damages, including,
without limitation, damages to tangible personal property or personal injury, related to Your improper
use, installation, or maintenance of the product or product component; or any indirect, incidental or
consequential damages of any kind for any reason.
Assumption of Risk
You acknowledge and agree that any use of the product for any purpose other than the specified
use(s) stated in the product instructions is at Your own risk.
Governing Law
This limited warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You also may have other rights which vary
from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to You. This limited
warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to rules pertaining to
conflicts of law. The state courts located in Dakota County, Minnesota shall have exclusive jurisdiction
for any disputes relating to this warranty.

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Distributed by:
Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc.
Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
www.northerntool.com
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