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Operation
8.
Operation
WARNING
- This section discusses the appropriate and
safe methods for using the stand. Failure to follow all of
the steps outlined in this section could result in serious
injury or death.
8.1
Mounting an engine
The engine stand is designed to hold and rotate
engines weighing no more than 6000 pounds.
1.
Prepare the engine to be mounted to the stand.
Remove all components that will be in the way of
attaching the engine adapter plate to the engine.
2.
Attach engine adapter plate to the side of the engine.
Make sure the bolts are securely fastened.
3.
Using a shop crane or other suitable means, move the
engine into position for attaching to the adapter
extension plates.
4.
Align the engine’s center of gravity within 2” of the
engine stand’s axis of rotation by raising or lowering
the engine.
5.
Align the adapter extension plates with the closest
5/8”-11UNC holes of the adapter adjuster plate.
6.
Secure the adapter extension plates to the adapter
adjuster plate on the engine stand. Torque bolts to
120 ft-lbs.
7.
Slowly transfer the engine’s weight to the engine
stand.
If the engine or stand shifts, moves, or rotates, check
that the engine’s center of gravity is in line with the
engine stand’s axis of revolution and that all hardware
is properly tightened. If something seems wrong,
remove the engine stand from service and inspect it
according to the Inspection Instructions in this
manual.
8.
Rotate gear box crank handle to rotate engine. Use
jack and handle to raise and lower the engine as
necessary. When engine stand is stationary, use
locking screws to prevent the engine stand from
moving.
8.2
Dismounting an engine
1.
Prepare engine for moving and engine’s destination
for accepting engine.
2.
Make sure the Anti-rotation lever is inserted, capturing
the crank handle. Be sure the locking screws are
lowered, and the engine stand does not move.
3.
Using a shop crane or other suitable means, capture
engine and transfer engine’s weight to equipment
being used to move engine. Follow instructions
provided with equipment being used to move engine.
4.
Carefully detach engine adapter plate from the
adapter extension plates.
