OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MOUNTING THE ENGINE
Consult the vehicle or engine manufacturer for the engine’s
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center of gravity. The engine’s center of gravity will have to be
aligned with the rotational axis of the engine stand’s mounting
head assembly.
Remove the clutch bell housing from the engine and secure
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any other engine parts that might be loose or hanging from the
engine.
Remove the mounting head assembly from the engine stand’s
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upright assembly. Make sure the four engine adapter arms are
loosely connected to the mounting head assembly. Fasten the four
engine adapter arms to the engine using the proper bolt thread
size and length. Remember to use grade 5 bolts or better. Do not
tighten the bolts.
Align the rotational axis of the mounting head assembly as
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close as possible to the engine’s center of gravity. Tighten the
four bolts that secure the engine adapter arms to the engine and
the bolts, flat washers and nuts that connect the other end of the
engine adapter arms to the mounting head assembly.
Attach an engine lifting bar or sling to the engine and raise the
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engine with a shop crane or lifting device with a load capacity that
can adequately handle the engine weight. Once the engine is lifted
to the desired height, slowly push the engine with the mounting
head assembly pointing toward the receiver at the top of the engine
stand upright assembly. The tubular section of the mounting head
assembly should telescope inside the receiver all the way. Secure
the mounting head assembly tube inside the receiver by tightening
the two hexagonal head bolts located on top of the receiver.
Make sure the setup is stable and slowly and carefully remove
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the shop crane or engine lifting device.
Install the handle in the hole of the exposed end of the mounting
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head assembly tube and secure it with the bolt, nut and plastic cap
provided.
REMOVING THE ENGINE
Attach an engine lifting bar or sling to the engine. Connect the
1.
bar or sling to a shop crane or lifting device and slowly lift the
engine just high enough to take pressure off the engine stand.
Remove the handle from the mounting head assembly tube.
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Loosen the two locking bolts at the top of upright assembly
receiver and slowly and carefully maneuver the engine away from
the stand.
Unscrew the four bolts that connect the engine adapter arms
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to the engine.
REPAIR SERVICE
If your Norco product requires service or repair, contact the Norco
Customer Service Department for the location of the nearest Norco
Authorized Service Center.
Norco Industries, Inc.
365 West Victoria St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-4000 • Fax: (310) 639-7411
www.norcoindustries.com
It will be necessary to provide the Norco Authorized Service Center
with a copy of the bill of sale if requesting warranty repair. If the
authorized service center determines your product is eligible for
warranty repair, the repair will be made at no charge and returned
freight prepaid. The cost of non-warrantable service, repair, and
return freight is the customer’s responsibility.
Always store the engine stand in a well protected area where
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it will not be exposed to inclement weather, corrosive vapors,
abrasive dust, or any other harmful elements. The engine stand
must be cleaned of water, snow, sand, or grit before using.
Lubricate the wheels, casters and mounting head assembly
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tube with a general purpose grease.
Every engine stand owner is responsible for keeping the jack
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label clean and readable. Use a mild soap solution to wash external
surfaces of the stand. Contact Norco Industries for a replacement
label if your stand label is not readable.
Inspect the stand before each use. Do not use the stand if any
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component is cracked, broken or bent. Do not use the stand if it
has loose or missing hardware or components, or is modified in
any way. Take corrective action before using the stand again.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
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