OPERATING PROCEDURES
Do not allow anyone to operate the YardJack Elevator who has not been properly trained
in its safe operation.
Prior to operation the following items must be checked and/or adjusted to obtain maximum
performance and avoid unnecessary wear and stoppages.
1. Check and clean engine air filter. See Engine Air Filter Maintenance instructions
Pages 14.
2. Check the engine oil level and add oil if low. See Maintenance Materials
Specifications Page 4 & 7.
3. Check engine fan and alternator belt. Tighten if loose. See Engine Maintenance
Manual for proper tension.
4. Check engine cooling air intake. Make sure it is clean and unobstructed. Clean with high
pressure air if dirty.
5. Check battery connections. Clean terminals if they are corroded.
6. Check the hydraulic oil level. Add oil if level is below bottom sight gauge (Bullet Type).
7. Check fuel level and fill if low.
8. Check tension of both conveyor belts on elevator. All conveyor belts should be tightened if loose.
Check the tension of Woodchuck conveyor belts and chain.
9. Start engine (warm up 3 - 4 minutes) at idle.
10. Turn on elevator and Woodchuck conveyor belts. Both horizontal and incline conveyor belts must
move freely. If they don’t move freely STOP engine and free belt or belts that do not
move freely.
11. After conveyor belts run smoothly at low speed check each belt. Make sure they track
evenly on both head shaft and tail shaft pulley. Adjust belts if they do not track evenly
Or if they are loose. They must carry a full load without slipping. See Conveyor Belt
Adjustments Instructions Page 17.
12. Run belts at fast speed 3 - 4 minutes then recheck tracking. Adjust as necessary.
Now you are ready to start operations.
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