Setup
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OPERATION:
1. Consult the vehicle or engine manufacturer for service manuals and or technical bulletins that provide information
on suggested engine mounting tips, proper size and type mounting bolts and the engine’s center of balance. The
engine’s center of balance will have to be aligned with the rotational axis of the engine stand’s mounting head
assembly.
2. Drain oil and coolant and remove clutch bell housing and flywheel from engine before mounting. Attach an engine
lifting bar or sling to the engine and secure the bar or sling to a shop crane or hoist. Slowly lift the engine from its
compartment making sure no other vehicle components, wires or hoses obstruct the free movement of the engine.
Raise the engine high enough so its center of balance is close to the rotational axis of the stand’s mounting head.
3. Make sure, the four mounting head fingers are loosely connected to the mounting head plate. Secure the four
mounting head fingers to the bell housing end of the engine with the appropriate bolts and washers. Reposition the
mounting head, fingers and engine so the engine’s center of balance is within one inch of the mounting head’s
rotational axis. Tighten all bolts to a sufficient torque requirement that prevents any slippage.
4. Slowly lower the crane or hoist so the engine stand supports full weight of the engine. To check engine balance
and secure setup of the engine to the stand, slowly rotate the engine by turning the gear crank handle. If balance or
setup are not stable, rotate the engine to its original position, raise the crane or hoist so the weight of the engine is
removed from the stand and make the correct adjustments. After adjustments are made, tighten all bolts. This
adjustment procedure may have to be duplicated several times until correct. After the setup is balanced and secure,
the lifting bar or sling can be removed from crane or hoist.
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Always store the engine stand in a well protected area where it will not be exposed to inclement weather, corrosive
vapors, abrasive dust, or any other harmful elements. The engine stand must be cleaned of water, snow, sand, grit,
oil, grease or other foreign matter before using.
2. Lubricate the wheels, casters, zerk fittings, gear and rotating shaft with a general purpose grease.
3. Every engine stand owner is responsible for keeping the engine stand label clean and readable. Use a mild soap
solution to wash the external surfaces of the stand.
4. Inspect the stand before each use. Do not use the stand if any component is cracked, broken or bent. Do not use
the stand if it has loose or missing hardware or components, or is modified in any way. Take corrective action before
using the stand again.
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