791-7160B 3 12/19/18
INSPECTION AND SETUP
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hazards. Obey all instructions to avoid possible injury or death.
PLEASE REFER TO THE EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING IN THIS MANUAL IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY PARTS.
1. Secure the fingers (44) to the finger bases (#41) with the hardware (#27 and #35) provided.
2. Loosely assemble the finger bases (#41) to the saddle plate (#52) as shown in the exploded view drawing.
3. Secure one end of the chain (51) to the saddle plate (#52). Connect the bolt (#34) to the saddle plate (#52) with the hardware (#27 and #35)
provided. Slide the hook (32) through the bolt (#34) and secure the hook with the wing nut (#33).
4. Air may get trapped in the hydraulic system during freight and handling.
PURGING AIR FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM:
a. Rotate the knob at the top of the hydraulic block in a clockwise direction until tight.
Now turn it in a counterclockwise direction two full turns.
b. Activate the hand pump about 15 times.
c. Rotate the release valve knob at the top of the hydraulic block in a clockwise direction until tight.
d. Activate the hand pump until the lift arm is raised to maximum height. You should experience a full pump stroke with each
incremental pump.
e. Repeat steps "a" through "d" until all air is purged from the system.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Lift the vehicle to the desired work height, and support the vehicle in accordance with the lift manufacturer's recommended lifting and
support procedure
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2. Position the transmission jack directly under the transmission. Turn the release valve knob all the way in a clockwise direction until it
stops. Pump the handle, and the saddle assembly will start to rise. Raise the saddle to a height very close to the center of balance
point of the transmission, but do not touch the transmission.
3. Loosen the four bolts that secure the four fingers to the saddle. The fingers can be adjusted in and out to help position the transmission
on the saddle. Now gently raise the saddle so it supports the transmission. Adjust the four fingers in position against the transmission,
and tighten the bolts that secure the fingers to the saddle. Fore and aft saddle tilt adjustments are sometimes necessary to properly
position the transmission on the saddle. Side to side tilt positioning may be necessary for the same reason and can be accomplished
by activating the side to side tilt knob.
4. The chain should be pulled over the center of balance portion of the transmission and secured on the chain hook. Rotate the
wing nut to take up the slack in the chain and secure the transmission to the saddle.
5. Remove the transmission from the engine according to instructions in the vehicle service manual.
6. Once the transmission has been disconnected from the engine, very slowly turn the jack's release valve knob in a counterclockwise
direction to make sure the jack's saddle and transmission do not hang up on any under vehicle components, wiring, fuel lines, etc.
Continue to lower the jack all the way down.
7. Remember to secure the transmission to the saddle before installing, and follow the vehicle manufacturer's installation instructions.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
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1. Always store the jack in a well protected area where it will not be exposed to inclement weather, corrosive vapors, abrasive dust, or any other
harmful elements. The jack must be cleaned of sand, grit, oil, grease or other foreign matter before using.
2. The jack must be lubricated periodically in order to prevent premature wearing of parts.
3. It should not be necessary to refill or top off the reservoir with hydraulic fluid unless there is an external leak. An external leak requires
OPERATING MANUAL FOR 791-7160B