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7. MAINTENANCE
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE LIFT.
IMPORTANT: THE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS INDICATED BELOW APPLY
TO AVERAGE WORKSHOP USE. THE LIFT SHOULD BE INSPECTED MORE
FREQUENTLY FOR SEVERE USE APPLICATIONS.
7.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
It is important to keep the lift clean, dry, and well maintained by establishing a periodic
preventive maintenance program to ensure trouble-free operation and long service life.
7.1.1 DAILY
1. Check safety locking mechanism is functioning correctly.
2. Check safety lock audibly and visually while in operation.
3. Check safety latches for free movement and full engagement with rack.
4. Inspect the condition of rubber lifting pads and replace as necessary if worn or torn.
5. Check hydraulic connections, and hoses for leakage.
6. Check chain connections - Bends, cracks - and looseness.
7. Check cable connections - Bends, cracks - and looseness.
8. Check for frayed cables in both raised and lowered positions.
9. Check snap rings at all rollers and sheaves.
10. Check bolts, nuts, and screws and tighten.
11. Check wiring & switches for damage.
12. Keep base plate free of dirt, grease or any other corrosive substances.
13. Check floor for stress cracks near anchor bolts.
14. Check swing arm restraints.
7.1.2 WEEKLY
1. Check anchor bolts torque to 150 ft-lbs for the 3/4’’ anchor bolts.
NOTE: DO NOT USE IMPACT WRENCH.
2. Check floor for stress cracks near anchor bolts.
3. Check hydraulic oil level.
4. Check and tighten bolts and nuts, and screws.
5. Check cylinder pulley assembly for free movement or excessive wear on cylinder yoke or
pulley pin.
6. Check cable pulley for free movement and excessive wear.
