COATS 6200HS Truck Wheel Balancer - Manual (Page 23)

Operation Guide
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WHEEL MOUNTING
Careful wheel mounting is essential, as the wheel is
balanced relative to how it is mounted on the balancer.
If the wheel is not well centered and sitting squarely
against the balancer flange plate, accurate balance
results will not be achieved.
Most stud-centered wheels have concentric center holes,
which allow fast and easy cone mounting. Adapters
should be used only in problem situations and on some
aftermarket specialty wheels.
The Standard Accessories and Optional Accessories
supplied with your COATS balancer allow the following
wheels mounting methods.
Wheel Mounting Methods (Truck Wheels)
Cone Mounting
Hub piloted wheels must be cone mounted. Hub piloted
wheels can be identified by the lack of stud hole
countersinks.
Install the Spacer Ring / Distance Ring against the back
flange of the balancer. The Ring is required for large and
medium truck cones, and is optional for use with light
truck cone.
Choose a cone that fits best when placed into the wheel
center hole. With the tire on the ground, slide the
balancer so that the spindle extends through the wheel
center hole as shown. Mount the cone on the protruding
spindle and slide into the wheel center hole. Raise or
lower the spindle with the lift handle as needed for
optimum alignment. Thread the Spindle Nut or Hub Nut,
whichever is appropriate, onto the spindle and hand
tighten. Raise the wheel slightly so that it clears the
ground and securely tighten the Spindle or Hub Nut.