Snap-On EEWH311B, Operation Instructions Manual

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Operation Manual

5.4 MOUNTING AND DEMOUNTING MOTORCYCLE 
TIRES

To mount and demount motorcycle/ ATV or motor-scoter 

wheels it is necessary to utilize the optional 8” motorcycle 

jaws. 

The bead-breaking, mounting and demounting technique 

is the same as per the car, tubeless or tube-type tires.

NOTICE!
MOTORCYCLE RIMS MUST ALWAYS BE CLAMPED 
FROM THE OUTSIDE.  AIR PRESSURE MUST 
NOT EXCEED 110 PSI (8 BAR) WHEN CLAMPING 
MOTORCYCLE RIMS.

6.0 MAINTENANCE

BEFORE STARTING ANY MAINTENANCE OPERATION 
ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED 
FROM THE AIR AND ELECTRIC SUPPLY.

A.

 Periodically clean the vertical hexagonal rod with liquid 

detergent.  After this immediately lubricate with a light 

lubricating oil (Fig. 6.0-1).

1106

Fig. 6.0-1

B.

 Periodically clean all moving metal parts and lubricate 

with oil. 

C.

 Weekly clean  the teeth of the jaws (

1

 Fig. 6.0-2) with 

a wire brush, check the nylon clamping jaw insert (

2

) and 

replace if worn. 

Clean the lock / un-lock mechanism of the clamping jaw 

(

3

) and slightly lubricate it.

1105

Fig. 6.0-2

D.

 Inspect and replace as necessary the plastic mount/

demount head insert. The insert is held in place by a small 

roll pin.  Drive the pin out with a punch, replace after new 

insert is installed.

E.

 Lubricate piston rods of turntable air cylinders with oil 

as needed.

F. 

Periodically  wash all plastic parts with cold water  

and  soap or window cleaner   (without alcohol neither  

ammonia).

G.

 Check the bead breaker pads. Replace if worn.

H.

 Discharge water from air f lter every day!!  Do this by 

turning the knob “

B

” clockwise and push upward.  Water 

will automatically be discharged. (see ‘

B

’ at Fig. 6.0-3).

EEWH311B Air-Electric Tire Changer