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Models 40 and 40-30
Drum Cradle Trucks
operator’s Manual for Morse Drum Cradle Truck Models 40 and 40-30
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2018 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form PL40
(Updated 8 Jan, 2020)
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Assembly Instructions
Attach Front Axle and Wheels
1.
(Rear Axle will be installed last)
Remove paint from ends of each axle. Apply a small
amount of bearing grease to wheel bearing surface on
each axle. Slide one wheel (item 5) onto each end of
both axles (item 6). With the angle iron on each side
frame (item 1 & 2) facing away from each other (see
diagram at right), insert threaded ends of axles into holes
in side frames and hand tighten a 3/8 nut (item 7) onto
each axle end.
Do noT TIGHTen BoLTs UnTIL CRADLe TRUCK
Is enTIReLY AsseMBLeD
Attach nose Piece
2.
Fasten nose piece (item 4) to top of side frames using
four 5/16 x 5/8” bolts (item 8). Hand tighten 5/16 nut
(item 9) on each bolt.
Attach Back strap
3.
Fasten back strap (item 3) to back of side frames using
four 5/16 x 5/8” bolts (item 8) and 5/16 nuts (item 9).
Hand Tighten each bolt.
Attach Rear Axle
4.
Tighten All nuts and Bolts
5.
Tighten bolts and nuts, alternating left and right to
maintain straight frame.
For replacement parts, please contact your Morse dealer.
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