Snap-on Equipment EEWA717A, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Positioning the Vehicle on the Lift
Proper vehicle positioning on the alignment
lift is an important step for safety and
accuracy.
1. Make sure the front turntable and rear slip plate
locking pins are in place.
NOTE: Steps 2 - 5 are recommended to make
sure the front tires are placed in the center of
the turntables.
2. Drive the vehicle onto the alignment lift and stop
just before the turntables. Take care to insure the
vehicle is centered on the runways.
3. Place the vehicle in park (or in gear on a standard
transmission), turn the ignition off, and set the
parking brake on. Place wheel chocks behind the
tires to prevent rolling.
Failure to use the wheel chocks can allow the
vehicle to roll off the rack/lift.
4. Position the turntables as needed to insure the
tires will be centered.
5. Drive the vehicle forward onto the center of the
turntables.
Alternative Method: This method extends
turntable life due to relief of load and stresses
encountered when the brakes are applied (or
acceleration on a FWD vehicle).
5A. Place the vehicle in neutral, release the parking
brake, and pull or push the vehicle forward onto
the turntables. Reposition the wheel chocks, place
the vehicle in park, reapply the parking brake.
To avoid personal injury or damage to
property, follow the rack/lift manufacturer’s
operating and safety procedures.
6. Raise the alignment lift to a comfortable working
height. This height should be the position where
calibration was performed. Lower the lift onto its
mechanical stops.
7. Place the transmission in neutral and release the
parking brake just before beginning the Wheel
Positioning process.
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