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READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

 
 

 

 

5500-Lb. Capacity Pallet Jack 

 

Owner’s Manual 

 

 

 

 

WARNING:

 Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION 

INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety 
precautions may result in serious personal injury. 

 

 

Item #55830 

 

Summary of Contents for 55830

Page 1: ...ity Pallet Jack Owner s Manual WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury Item 55830 ...

Page 2: ...t that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it This pallet jack is designed for certain applications only Northern Tool and Equipment is not responsible for issues arising from modification or improper use of this product such as an application for which it was not designed We strongly recommend that this product not be modified and or used for any...

Page 3: ...ng Contents 4 Technical Specifications 4 Important Safety Information 4 Specific Operation Warnings 5 Assembly Instructions 6 Operating Instructions 8 Maintenance 9 Troubleshooting 11 Parts Diagram 12 Parts List 12 Replacement Parts 14 Limited Warranty 15 ...

Page 4: ...nstructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur Exercise common sense and caution when using this pallet jack Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how it...

Page 5: ...hes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary Use ANSI Z87 1 compliant safety goggles not safety glasses with side shields or when needed a face shield Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions Also use non skid safety shoes hardhat gloves dust collection system...

Page 6: ...Be sure the length of the forks match the length of the pallet Lower the forks to the lowest height when the pallet jack is not in use For use on a hard level surface Do not use on a grade or angled surface Do not use if the operator is not physically capable of safely operating with a full load When lifting a pallet jack the hydraulics may retract the wheels into the frame of the forks crushing f...

Page 7: ...iddle hole of SHAFT Fig 2 Fig 1 2 Using a screwdriver pry the LEVER PLATE Fig 2 up and slip the bolt head under the notch in the LEVER PLATE Fig 2 3 Secure the HANDLE to the pallet jack with the three SPRING WASHERS and SCREWS Fig 1 Note It is a good idea to remove any air bubbles that might have accumulated in the hydraulic system during shipping Refer to Bleeding the Air in the Maintenance secti...

Page 8: ... lever in the center neutral position The load can now be pushed or pulled using the handle 4 To lower the fork pull the lever all the way up Allow the load to descend slowly in a controlled manner The lever is spring loaded and will return to the neutral position when released Adjusting the Control Handle 3 Positions On the Handle Tube 1 of this pallet jack you can find the Control Lever 5 which ...

Page 9: ...e until the pallet jack works well Fig 4 Maintenance Maintain the product by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used Keep your tool in good repair Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease The following chart is based on a norma...

Page 10: ...peat this process until the forks lift as intended SEAL AND O RING REPLACEMENT FOR RAM AND PLUNGER PISTON Raise the pallet jack by pumping the handle Remove the shaft 18 This will free the pump and handle assembly from the pallet jack Remove the oil plug 46 turn the pump over and empty the oil into a suitable container Pump the handle until all the oil has drained Dispose of used hydraulic oil acc...

Page 11: ...hen not in use Handle tube nut or chain is broken or missing Replace the handle tube Once lifted the pallet jack lowers by itself Air comes into the oil See the Bleeding the Air section Worn O ring in ram cylinder Replace O ring Refer to the Seal and O Ring Replacement section Pallet jack loaded beyond capacity Reduce the load to within capacity Damaged push rods and or linkages Replace damaged pa...

Page 12: ...ring 1 3 3 Spring 1 4 4 Elastic Pin 1 5 5 Control Lever 1 6 6 Roller 1 7 7 Elastic Pin 2 8 8 Elastic Pin 2 9 9 Pull Rod 1 10 10 Pin 1 11 11 Chain 1 12 12 Adjusting Screw 1 13 13 Nut 1 14 14 Screw 3 15 15 Spring Washer 3 16 16 Pressure Frame 1 17 17 Shaft 1 18 18 Shaft 1 19 19 Oil Lite Bushing 1 20 20 Pressure Roller 1 ...

Page 13: ...p 1 39 39 E Ring 1 40 40 Plunger Piston 1 41 41 Steel Ball 1 42 42 Ram Piston 1 43 43 Dust Seal Ring 1 44 44 O Ring 1 45 45 U Packing 1 46 46 Oil Plug 1 47 47 O Ring 1 48 48 Pump Housing Assembly 1 49 49 Oil Lite Bushing 2 50 50 Cam 1 51 51 Release Nozzle 1 52 52 O Ring 2 53 53 Release Nozzle Spring 1 54 54 Spring Pin 1 55 55 Spring Pin 1 56 56 Spring Pin 2 57 57 Bearing Base 1 58 58 Ball Bearing ...

Page 14: ...n 2 88 88 Load Wheel Frame 2 89 89 Arm Pin 2 90 90 Spring Pin 2 Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions please call Customer Service at 1 800 222 5381 Not all product components are available for replacement The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence When ordering parts the following information will ...

Page 15: ...y claim contact Us at 1 800 222 5381 identify the product by make and model number and follow the claim instructions that will be provided The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim Any returned product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property You will be responsible for return shipping costs or costs related to Your return vi...

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