GULLCO Pipe Kat PK-500-LG Series, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 12 / 54

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MOUNTING THE CARRIAGE ON THE PIPE BAND (TRACK)
The drive engagement lever (shown below) extends out the side of the carriage drive assembly
and allows the operator to engage or disengage the drive gear the rack on pipe band. The drive
gear can either be engaged or disengaged when mounting the carriage on the track. It also
permits free-wheeling for rapid positioning of the PIPE KAT
®
carriage. To engage the drive, pull
the lever away from the carriage body and turn in either direction until the lever arm is facing
down.
Important : always make sure the drive is properly engaged by verifying the lever is
locked into position.
WARNING Never disengage the drive when there is a possibility that this action may result in
the equipment moving expectantly and causing injury.
MOUNTING PROCEDURE:
1) With both Carriage Locking Handles open, both handles have a built in detent to
hold them open, place the carriage directly over the Pipe Band/track.
2) Rest the carriage so that the top shoulder of all four wheel assemblies is resting
on the outer face of the band.
3) Close the locking handles securing the carriage to the track.