"3072RT / 3772RT / 3772RT HD" Service & Parts Manual - ANSI Specifications March 2008
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MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
Following is a description of the major mechanical components of the scissor lift.
Base/ Undercarriage
When steam cleaning the base/ undercarriage, cover electrical
components to prevent water penetration.
Steam clean the base as necessary, and inspect all welds and brackets . Check for cylinder pins
that turn in their mounting , which will indicate sheared retaining pins.
Raising the Machine
THE USE OF SUBSTANDARD LIFTING DEVICES AND/OR JACK
STANDS MAY CAUSE THE MACHINE TO FALL RESULTING IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
The following are needed to safely raise and support the machine;
• a jack with a lifting capacity of two (2) tons or more.
• jack stands with a rating of one (1) ton or more.
To raise the machine
1. Move machine to a firm level surface capable of supporting the weight of the machine.
2. Chock tires on one end of machine and raise the other end of machine.
3. If wheel is to be removed, loosen but
do not remove
lugs before raising the machine.
4. Position a jack at the end of the machine to be lifted, under a solid lifting point in the
center of the frame.
5. Raise the machine and place two (2) suitable jack stands under solid support points at
the outer ends of the frame.
6. Lower the machine to rest on the jack stands and inspect for stability.
To lower the machine
1. Tighten lugs to proper torque (refer to machine specifications).
2. Raise machine slightly and remove jack stands.
3. Lower the machine and remove the jack.
4. Remove chocks.
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