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Operation
To raise the forks, push lever down and pump
the handle until desired height is reached.
To lower forks, pull lever up. The lever is spring
loaded and will return to the neutral position
when released.
To freely move the handle, set the lever in the
center neutral position.
To lift a load:
1. Lower forks to lowest position.
2. Insert forks under load or into pallet.
3. Push the lever down.
4. Move handle up and down until forks reach
desired height.
To move a load:
1. Place lever in center neutral position.
2. Pull or push to desired location.
To lower a load:
1. Pull lever up, and allow load to settle.
2. Pull forks away from load.
Lubrication
Check the oil level
annually
by unscrewing oil fill
plug (Figure 7). When changing or adding oil, fill
the reservoir through the plug hole to 80%
capacity (approximately 2 inches deep) with
hydraulic jack oil. Do not overfill.
After filling and re-installing plug, bleed the
pump. (See page 8 for procedure).
There are nine grease nipples at the locations
listed below. These should be greased on a
semi-annual basis
.
See Figures 8 and 9.
A – Pressure plate (qty. 1)
B – Lift arm assembly (qty. 2)
C – Inside shaft holders of the frame (qty. 2)
D – Load wheel frame (qty. 4: two each frame)
In addition, lightly oil all moving parts.
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
