MES8300
rev. 05/09/06
fEATURES
63- Worm Gear Ratio Allows Easy Rotation
of Engine
Self-Locking in Any Position
Breaks Down for Easy Storage
ASSEmBly INSTRUCTIONS
Assemble as shown in the diagram. First, install the casters (5
& 6) to the front and rear axles ( & 8) using the hardware
items 3, 4 & 6, being sure to insert bolts from bottom side
of caster plate. Then, attach the center beam assembly (9) to
the axle assembly using hardware items , 0, & 7. Next,
attach one end of brace, item 9, to the center beam using hard-
ware items , 0, & . Make sure position of brace is as shown
in diagram.
Place post (7) with gear box assembly onto base assembly as
follows. Stand the post on the base and attach by passing bolt, item
, through middle hole in the base bracket and the hex shaped mount
welded to the bottom of the post. Then pass pin, item 7, through the
upper hole in the base bracket and just in front of the post. Secure
pin with latch provided. Now, insert pin, item 7, through the rear hole,
including both brackets and secure with latch provided. The last step
is to attach the end of the brace, item 9, to the post using pin and
latch, item 7. To fold engine stand, simply remove the three pins, fold
brace forward, and then fold post forward. The pins can be stored in
open holes.
INSPECTION
Visual inspection should be made before each use of the engine
stand, checking for damaged, loose or missing parts. Each stand
must be inspected by a manufacturer’s repair facility immediately,
if accidentally subjected to an abnormal load or shock. Any stand
which appears to be damaged in any way, found to be badly worn,
or operates abnormally MUST BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE until
necessary repairs are made by a manufacturer’s authorized repair
facility. It is recommended that an annual inspection of the stand
be made by a manufacturer’s authorized repair facility and that any
defective parts, decals or warning labels be replaced with manufac-
turer’s specified parts. A list of authorized repair facilities is available
from the manufacturer.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Do not mount engine to mounting plate unless all three pins,
item 7, are in place and secured with latches provided according to
Assembly Instructions.
Drain oil and coolant and remove flywheel from engine before mounting.
Mount engine as directed in procedures which follow. Refer to engine
service manuals and technical bulletins when mounting engines. Lift
engine (block) with crane or hoist until even with head of engine
stand. Bolt through adjustable fingers to back of block at bell housing
mounting holes. Fasten securely to mounting plate. Slowly lower crane
or hoist so that the engine stand supports full weight of engine. To
check engine balance, carefully loosen hex bolt at back of rotating head,
making sure stand is secured from tipping, and turn handle to rotate
engine. If balance is not satisfactory, rotate engine to its original position
and raise with crane or hoist just enough to take weight off the stand.
Loosen bolts on adjustable fingers and realign so that weight is evenly
distributed. Tighten all bolts securely and recheck balance. To remove
an engine from stand, attach a crane or hoist and raise engine just
enough to take engine weight off stand. Carefully remove bolts
attaching fingers to engine. Be aware that there will be a slight
movement of stand as total engine weight is transferred to crane.
The engine may be rotated by turning the worm crank. Grease before
each use. The stand can be folded down for easy storage and trans-
portation by removing 3 pins, item 7.
SPECIfICATIONS
Capacity ............................................................................. 000 Lbs.
Length .......................................................................................... 37"
Width at front............................................................................ 0.5"
Width at rear ............................................................................. 36.5"
Height (assembled) ...................................................................... 36"
Height (in folded position) ........................................................ 6.4"
Shipping Wt. ........................................................................... 9 lbs.
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