Briggs & Stratton VH-300, Operating Instructions Manual

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slip around both pulleys. If it’s too tight, the carriage will move as soon as
engine is started. If belt is too loose use other holes in Motor Base
mounting hole pattern. There are four settings. This will tighten or loosen
drive belt. Reinstall engine and tighten all four mounting bolts.
2. Start the engine and adjust throttle so that the engine runs at idle speed. The
Operator should then make a trial test run with the Hoist. Use the Set Up
Instructions in Section A. The test should be done while the carriage
assembly is not loaded with material and should be run in accordance with
these instructions to check for proper operation.
3. TRIAL RUN
IMPORTANT
a. Set up hoist onto building. Assemble per instructions in this booklet at noted
on Page 4.
b. Inspect brake to make sure there is no damage, cuts, tears or oily
material on brake material. If any of the above is found, contact Safety
Hoist Company for guidance.
c. Inspect Winch Drum Assembly and Brake Assembly. Cable on winch drum must
be smooth and in neat coils with no cable crossing over other cable. Cable
should be tight on the Winch Drum. If cable has crossovers or is loose, release
brake with Brake Release Handle and pull off enough cable to fix crossovers or
tighten loose Cable. Rewind cable on Winch Drum neat and tight, coils laying
side by side.
d. With engine running at idle speed, press foot on treadle to tighten drive
belt on winch drum and engine pulley. Carriage will begin to rise. Let
carriage move two or three feet and take foot off of treadle.
Don’t touch Brake Release Handle. The carriage should stop where it is. If
Carriage holds its position, GENTLY push up Brake Release Handle to
bring the carriage back down to the starting position. Repeat this
procedure 2 additional times.
e. If the Trial Run is successful, go on to paragraph 3. In the operating
instructions. If Brake does not hold carriage in place STOP during the
TRIAL runs consult trouble shooting guide for help. For instructions call
Safety Hoist Company (610-941-4333).