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Form PL288-2 (0315-____) 

(Updated January 10, 2017 8:39 AM)

 

       

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The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment

Model 288-2

Fork Mount Drum Handler

Operator’s Manual for Morse 

MORSpeed

 

TM

 Fork Mount Drum Handler Model 288-2

Serial Number 0315 to ____ (MMYY)
Possible Reasons for Failure to Pick Up Drum

Carriage mount not lifting vertically (paragraph 3 in Operating Instructions). 

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Truck not being squared up (paragraph 4 in Operating Instructions). 

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Truck being allowed to creep backwards after contact with drums has been made. 

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Truck driver tilting mast backwards.

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Possible Reasons for Failure to Release Drum

Procedure in paragraph 8 of Operating Instructions not being followed. 

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Carriage mount not vertical. If mast is tilted backward, the drum may meet the floor leaning backward. As drum settles and tries to 

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return to upright it may pull against inside of the upper jaw “hook” preventing the upper jaw from moving cleanly upward and away to 

release the drum.

Maintenance

Regular lubrication of moving parts is recommended.  The 

MORSpeed

 

TM

 Head should be protected from the weather when not in use.  

Apply 90W oil generously to all moving joints and spring-anchor points approximately every 500 drum lifting cycles.

The Manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any consequences if spare parts other than genuine Morse parts supplied by them are 

used.

Summary of Contents for MORSpeed 288-2

Page 1: ...r as damaged Limited 2 Year Warranty Morse drum handling equipment is guaranteed against defects in workmanship or materials for two years when used properly within its rated capacity Warranty does no...

Page 2: ...ich if not avoided can result in damage to the machine CAUTION Always transport with drum in lowest possible position WARNING The MORSpeed TM is designed to handle one drum of the types listed at the...

Page 3: ...personal protective devices are recommended Please read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate your new Morse drum handler 2 The model 288 2 has a maximum capacity rating of 1500 Lb...

Page 4: ...suspended Avoid any tendency to interrupt the lift while 6 the MORSpeed TM Jaws operate to grab the drum After very little practice operations 4 5 and 6 will be done easily in one flow of action TIP...

Page 5: ...rds Possible Reasons for Failure to Release Drum Procedure in paragraph 8 of Operating Instructions not being followed Carriage mount not vertical If mast is tilted backward the drum may meet the floo...

Page 6: ...1 2 287 MORSPEED CARRIAGE MOUNT 1 HEAD 2 2 2625 P TIE ROD WELD 287 3 2 2619 P TIE ROD HOOK 287 4 2 17 P WASHER 5 8 SAE FL 1 5 16 OD 5 2 2626 P NUT 5 8 11 FIN HEX 6 2 2624A P CARRIAGE MOUNT WELD 287 7...

Page 7: ...6 P INNER HEAD ASM MORSPEED 10 23 1 2973 P SPRING MORSPEED YELLOW 24 1 4989 P HEAD MOUNT SLIDE WELD MS 25 1 4994 P LINK WELD TOP MS 26 2 5001 P LINK WELD BOTTOM MS 27 1 4997 P SOCKET WELD SPRING MS 28...

Page 8: ...del 288 2 Fork Mount Drum Handler Operator s Manual for Morse MORSpeed TM Fork Mount Drum Handler Model 288 2 Serial Number 0315 to ____ MMYY morsedrum com Copyright 2017 Morse Mfg Co Inc Form PL288 2...

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