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9. TRANSMISSION JACK INSTRUCTION
9.1 SADDLE TILT MECHANISM.
Adjusting the pitch and tilt of the saddle will assist in safely supporting and transporting the
gearbox. The saddle base
may be tilted forwards and backwards, left or right by turning
saddle tilt controls
.
Warning:
Ensure that the vehicle is prepared correctly before attempting to use the Transmission
Jack. ALWAYS REFER TO THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURE.
9.2 POSITIONING THE JACK BENEATH LOAD.
Before use, check to ensure that the transmission's weight and size do not exceed the capacities
of the jack.
1. Ensure that the vehicle from which the transmission is to be removed is correctly positioned,
raised and locked on an appropriate lift system.
2. Ensure that there are no other persons around or under the vehicle.
3. Ensure saddle is in it's lowest position, and use the handle to transport and centralise the jack
beneath the vehicle's transmission.
4. Close the jack release valve by turning the knob
clockwise.
5. Pump the jack handle up and down repeatedly to raise the saddle.
6. When the saddle base is just beneath the transmission, re-adjust the alignment if necessary,
to centralise the saddle base.
7. Adjust the saddle tilt controls
if required for final positioning of the saddle base.
8. Position and attach the safety chains correctly for further security.
9. Raise the saddle further to support the transmission. Remove the transmission from the
vehicle - Refer to vehicle manufacture.
10. Ensure that the load is secure before proceeding to lower it.
9.3 LOWERING THE LOAD
Warning:
Ensure the load is central and stable on the jack saddle before attempting to lower the
load. SLOWLY turn the release valve knob
is anti-clockwise to GENTLY lower the saddle to
the minimum height before attempting to transport the load.
Important:
Speed of lowering is controlled by the release valve. The further the valve knob is
turned, the more rapid the jack’s descent. Ensure the jack’s descent is slow and controlled to avoid
the risk of sudden dropping which could be very dangerous.
