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1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 350B Back Buddy II READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING S. 40th Street Phoenix, AZ Fax March 20, 2017 MADE IN USA

2 GENERAL INFORMATION General: Overview: Remove contents from box, review parts and see page 3 for assembly. Read and follow instructions for optimum use. The 350B Back Buddy II is designed to reduce fatigue and injury during brake and bearing seal maintenance on vehicles. Lift capacity is 350 lbs. 48 tall x 27 wide and 27 1/2 deep. Freestanding it weighs just over 100 lbs and is very easy to handle and maneuver. WARNING! WEAR SAFETY GLASSES Caution should be used when dealing with heavy parts and equipment. Steel toe shoes are also recommended. Primary Features Fig. 1 Shown holding Hub Handle Handle Lock Angle Adjustmen t Knob Ratchet / Lift Handle Mounting Adapter & Lock Pin Part Pan Swivel Caster Tool Box Tire & Cotter Pin The 350B Back Buddy II can handle all hub and drum assemblies with the universal receiver and adapter sets. With a simple change of adapters users of the Back Buddy II can change from an inboard hub/drum lifting device to an outboard drum or spoke lifting device in seconds. Changing adapters is as easy as pulling the knob of the spring loaded lock/locking pin, removing the existing adapter and replace it with another adapter. Page 2

3 INSTRUCTIONS Match A this end Angle Adjustment Knob Main Frame Handle Lock Bar Handle Lock Pin Fig. 2 Insert Hinge Pin TO ASSEMBLE: Fig. 2 above shows a Back Buddy II with a handle nearly installed. The inset at top right indicates where to match A for proper assembly. Line up the handle and align the locking tabs. The handle locking tabs go on the inside of the main frame tabs. You may want to temporarily fasten these together using the handle lock pin. Line up the hinge halves and insert hinge pin. Prior to shipping each Back Buddy II unit has been fully assembled. It may be necessary to gently tap the hinge pin into place. DO NOT BEND IT. HOW TO USE: Roll the Back Buddy II up near a wheel to remove a hub. Select an adapter and fasten it into position ( See Fig. 3 and 4 on page 4.) To align the Back Buddy II to the hub turn the angle adjust knob. (Fig. 2 above) in or out. Bolt or fasten unit to hub. Page 3

4 INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 3 As shown in Fig. 3, insert the adapter in the receiver with the grooves on the adapter facing away from you. Pull the lock/locking pin, slide in the right or left adapter and allow the pin to fit into the hole in the adapter. Make sure the pin locks the adapter in the receiver. Locating Pin Below are two standard adapters sent with each Back Buddy II unit. The MKA2 and MKA3. MKA2/2H - TSI # stud inboard hubs. Studs 335 mm on center. MKA3/3HD - TSI # stud outboard hubs. Studs on center, 3/4 hub back plate thickness. In Fig. 4 shows an operator has fastened the Back Buddy II to a hub. The arrows point to the lift ratchet and the angle adjustment knob. Use both to align the unit to your vehicle hub. Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Page 4Page 3

5 INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! KEEP FEET AND HANDS CLEAR WHEN TIPPING UNIT Ensure ratchet handle is stowed before laying it down on its back. Tip the Back Buddy II back to service brake drum. The pull handles in back are angled to rest the unit on its back without crushing or pinching your fingers as you use the upper hand to pivot it with. See Fig. 6 Tip it foward to service the hub as shown in Fig.7 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Page 5

6 MAINTENANCE The maintenance recommendations on this product are on an as needed basis. Under normal use it is advisable to periodically check for loose bolts, knobs the ratchet chain and rollers and tighten them when necessary. Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Apply grease on square tube where shown in Fig. 8. To adjust ratchet chain loosen bolts (Fig.9) lift on ratchet and re-tighten the bolts. Tighten round knobs if loose. Fig. 10 Snug all other bolts as needed, also shown in Fig. 11. Fig. 11 Page 6

7 ADAPTER OPTIONS TSI#6069 MKA2/2HD TSI #6073 MKA3/3HD TSI #6071 MKA4 S TSI #6074 MKA5 mm on center. TSI #6075 MKA6 S TSI #6076 MKA7 TSI #6077 MKA8 TSI #6067 MKHMV Page 7

8 350B BACK BUDDY II S. 40th Street Phoenix, AZ Fax MADE IN USA