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SKU 98178

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operATing inSTrucTionS

 

To prevenT 

SeriouS injury: 

do not adjust or tamper with 

any control or component in a 

way not specifically explained 

within this manual.  improper 

adjustment can result in tool 

failure or other serious 

hazards.

Before Lifting any motorcycle, it must 

1. 

be securely fastened to the Saddle 

Platform (7) Tie-down straps (not 

included) or other suitable method.
Refer to the manufacturer’s motorcy-

2. 

cle or ATV service manual for recom-

mended tie-down points.
Route the air hose along a safe route 

3. 

to reach the work area without creat-

ing a tripping hazard or exposing the 

air hose to possible damage.  The air 

hose must be long enough to reach 

the work area with enough extra 

length to allow free movement while 

working.
There must not be hazardous ob-

4. 

jects (such as utility lines or foreign 

objects) nearby that will present a 

hazard while working.
If an automatic oiler is not used, 

5. 

add 

a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil 

to the airline connection before use.  

Add a few drops more after each 

hour of continual use.
Position the Lift and the load in a 

6. 

safe and suitable area as discussed 

above.
Press the Release Pedal (19) to fully 

7. 

lower the lift.

Use the T-Handle (13) to position the 

8. 

Lift under the load.
Connect the air supply hose to the Air 

9. 

Inlet Fitting of the Control Valve (24). 

Squeeze the handle of the Control 

Valve (24). If a pressurized air source 

is not available, pump the Foot Pedal 

(18) repeatedly to contact the load.
Once the Saddle Platform (7) is in 

10. 

contact with the load, release the 

Handle of the the Control Valve (24), 

or stop pumping.
Ensure that the load is securely posi-

11. 

tioned on the Saddle. Use Tie-down 

straps (not included) or other strong 

straps to secure the load to the Sad-

dle.
With the load safely secured on the 

12. 

Saddle Platform, squeeze the handle 

of the Control Valve (24), or pump the 

Foot Pedal (18) repeatedly to raise 

the load to the desired height. Re-

lease the Control Valve (24) or stop 

pumping.
With the load at the desired height, 

13. 

immediately engage the Safety Bar 

(11) so the Saddle cannot lower 

unexpectedly. Push the Safety Bar 

forward to engage the Lock Support 

(2) in the notches in the side rail of 

the Frame Base.
Once the load has been lifted, do not 

14. 

move the Lift around. This Lift is not 

designed to transport any load. 
When work has been completed on 

15. 

the load, clear all tools away from the 

area. 
Disengage the Safety Bar (11) from 

16. 

the side rail of the Frame Base.

REV 09a

Summary of Contents for 98178

Page 1: ...result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form wi...

Page 2: ...ided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to a...

Page 3: ...ar hearing protection when using the tool Prolonged expo sure to high intensity noise is able to cause hearing loss Risk of Electric Shock This tool h is not provided with an insulated gripping surfac...

Page 4: ...tool may cause bursting abnormal operation breakage of the tool or serious injury to persons Use only clean dry regulated compressed air at the rated pressure or within the rated pressure range as ma...

Page 5: ...d Do not leave Lift unattended during 8 use Use this tool with both hands only 9 Using tools with only one hand can result in loss of control Do not leave any load on the Lift for 10 an extended perio...

Page 6: ...e Basic Lift Assembly Air Hydraulic Pump Foot Pedal Hardware Kit Owner s Manual NOTE This air tool may be shipped with a protective plug covering the air inlet Remove this plug before set up Air Suppl...

Page 7: ...output is enough to properly power the tool but the output will not exceed the tool s maximum air pressure 125 PSI at any time Adjust the pres sure gradually while checking the air output gauge to set...

Page 8: ...e Pedal 19 then pump the Foot Pedal 18 15 to 20 times For Air Operation 2 Connect the Air Supply Inlet of the Control Valve 24 to the air supply hose Fully press the Release Pedal 19 then turn on the...

Page 9: ...Lock Support 2 in Unlocked Position Safety Lock Bar 11 Lock Support 2 in Locked Position Control Valve 24 with Handle in Open Position T Handle 13 Saddle Platform 7 Air Hose and Control Valve 24 Foot...

Page 10: ...able area as discussed above Press the Release Pedal 19 to fully 7 lower the lift Use the T Handle 13 to position the 8 Lift under the load Connect the air supply hose to the Air 9 Inlet Fitting of th...

Page 11: ...load to come down quickly or suddenly With the load fully lowered remove 18 the Straps not included Check to be sure the load remains stable Roll the lift away from the item 19 To prevent accidents d...

Page 12: ...ic tool oil Other lubricants may damage the mechanism and may be highly flammable causing an explosion Cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication Note These procedures are in addition to the regular checks...

Page 13: ...Lubricate using air tool oil and 3 grease according to directions Make sure connections are 4 properly assembled and tight Have qualified technician examine 5 and repair if necessary Have qualified t...

Page 14: ...ve an a suffix and are listed on page 15 Item Description QTY 1 Caster Assembly 2 2 Lock Support 2 3 Stops 2 4 Front Wheels 2 5 Frame Base Assembly 1 6 Lifting Arm Assembly 1 7 Saddle Platform 2 8 Rub...

Page 15: ...arts list is for the Air Ram and Pump Assembly Please refer to Assembly diagram on following page 16 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY The manufacturer and or distributor has provided the parts list...

Page 16: ...ll 1 800 444 3353 Air Ram and Pump Assembly Diagram Note All parts for the Air Ram and Pump Assembly have an a suffix such as 19a Do not confuse these part numbers with the part numbers for the Lift T...

Page 17: ...or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not ap...

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