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October 2008 "3072ES / 3772ES / 3772ES HD" Service & Parts Manual
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RAISING THE MACHINE
THE USE OF SUBSTANDARD LIFTING DEVICES AND/OR JACK
STANDS MAY CAUSE THE MACHINE TO FALL RESULTING IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
The following are needed to safely raise and support the machine;
• a jack with a lifting capacity of two (2) tons or more.
• jack stands with a rating of one (1) ton or more.
To raise the machine
1. Move machine to a firm level surface capable of supporting the weight of the machine.
2. Chock tires on one end of machine and raise the other end of machine.
3. Position a jack at the end of the machine to be lifted, under a solid lifting point in the center of
the frame.
4. Raise the machine and place two (2) suitable jack stands under solid support points at the
outer ends of the frame.
5. Lower the machine to rest on the jack stands and inspect for stability.
To lower the machine
1. Raise machine slightly and remove jack stands.
2. Lower the machine and remove the jack.
3. Remove chocks.