Vestil CART-LP Series, Instruction Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rev. 2/11/2021 CART-LP, MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS Copyright 2021 Vestil Manufacturing Co. Page 9 of 14
1. Unload the cart.
2. Raise the deck to its maximum height.
3. Rotate the free end of the maintenance prop into contact with the frame. See dashed arrow.
4. Press the release lever. Lower the deck until the maintenance prop presses against the end of the frame.
NOTE: Inspect and maintain the foot pump as directed in the supplementary AUTOSHIFTER manual .
(A) Before each use, check the cart for any of the following conditions.

Oil leaks;
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Pinched or chafed hoses;
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Deformation of legs, frame, or deck;
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Unusual noise or binding.
(B) Monthly inspections

Check the oil level. Oil should be 1in. to 1
1
/
2
in. below the top of the reservoir/tank with the deck fully lowered.
Check for oil leaks. Resolve the issue as described in TROUBLESHOOTING on p. 12-13. Add oil, if necessary.
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Check the hydraulic hoses for wear, kinks, cuts, etc. Replace damaged hoses.
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Check hardware: roller bushings, axle pins and retaining rings, clevises, pivot points, fasteners, and casters for
severe wear and damage. Tighten fasteners. Replace all components that are severely worn or damaged.
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Inspect each leg roller for looseness, cracks, uneven and/or severe wear. Replace rollers as necessary.
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Cycle the deck. Listen for unusual noise; watch for abnormal movement. See
TROUBLESHOOTING
, p. 12-13.
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Make sure all labels are in place & in readable condition. See LABELING DIAGRAMS , p. 11.
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Clean debris from all surfaces.
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Perform inspections and maintenance described in the AUTOSHIFTER MANUAL .
(C) Yearly inspection
Change the oil at least once a year. Oil should be changed as soon as it darkens, becomes gritty, or appears
milky. Milky appearance indicates the presence of water. Replace the oil with AW-32 hydraulic fluid or its equivalent.
POWERED UNITS (CART-LP-2000-####-DC)
USING THE CART (DC UNITS)
All loads applied to the deck must be centered and evenly
distributed. Loads should not overhang the deck, i.e. should
be entirely contained within the deck area. The capacity of
the cart appears on the data label of your unit. See label 287
in LABELING DIAGRAMS on p. 11. Capacity is the
maximum net weight the cart can support. Exceeding the
capacity could result in personal injury and/or the cart might
be permanently damaged.
Turn the ON/OFF switch on. Elevate the deck to an
ergonomic height when the cart is stopped and caster
brakes are applied by pressing the UP button of the
handheld control or the dashboard of the modular power
unit. Lower the deck by pressing the DOWN button. See
MPU-DC instruction manual for detailed instructions about
the operation of the modular power unit (MPU). Transport
loads with the deck lowered. Apply the caster brakes
whenever the cart is stopped. Push down on the brake lever
to apply the brake. Lift the release lever to disengage the
brake. See diagram in INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
section on p. 10.
BLEEDING AIR FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (DC UNITS)
If the deck lowers extremely slowly or not at all
when the DOWN button is pressed, air might be
caught in the cylinder. Air causes a safety
feature, called a velocity fuse, to close. The deck
will not lower when the velocity fuse is closed. To
correct this issue, bleed air from the system. A
bleeder screw is located at the top of the cylinder.
The bleeder screw includes a hose fitting for a
small diameter hose. Attach a hose to the screw
Turn hex head
counterclockwise
MPU DASHBOARD
HANDHELD
CONTROL
UP
DOWN
ON/OFF
SWITCH
ON/OFF
SWITCH
Maintenance
prop