7059 Manual – P4 – Alemite Strobe Light Wheel Balancer

  1. Check for lateral runout. Position strobe light as shown in Figure 3 leaving 1/4″ clearance between the tire side wall and strobe light handle.

Rotate the tire by hand. If runout exceeds 1/4″, check for bent rim or improperly mounted tire.

In most cases, lateral runout can be corrected by loosening and tightening the rim lug bolts.

NOTE: If excessive runout is not corrected, vibrations may still exist after wheels have been balanced.

FIG. 3 CHECK LATERAL RUNOUT

  1. Insert plug of power cord into proper receptacle. See name plate for voltage rating.

CAUTION: Before plugging in, read the section entitled “Operation” on page 2 of SER 7059. Be sure the spinner is rotating in the direction indicated by the arrow on the motor. (If the wires of the power cable are incorrectly connected to the plug, the motor will rotate in reverse.)

  1. Apply a reference mark anywhere on the wheel or tire. Use chalk, crayon, or tape.
  2. Point strobe light at the wheel and tap the tire. Light will flash if the pick-up magnet is in proper contact.
  3. Push the balancer toward the wheel so the spinner contacts the tire tread squarely. Push the balancer with enough pressure to spin the wheel. See Figure 4.

FIG. 4 SPINNING FRONT WHEEL

Point strobe light at the wheel and watch the meter while the wheel is picking up speed.

WHEN NEEDLE HESITATES OR DROPS BACK FOR A MOMENT AND THEN CONTINUES TO CLIMB UP THE SCALE, PULL BALANCER AWAY FROM WHEEL AND ALLOW WHEEL TO COAST.

While the wheel is COASTING, the needle will rise again. When the needle rises to its maximum reading, balancing speed has been reached.