Operation (cont’d)
CAUTION!
Limit movement of the Shop Crane when under load. Always lower the load as low as possible to reduce
the center of gravity. 
DANGER! If the load is not lowered and is allowed to swing freely, the Shop Crane can tip over.
Step 4) | To raise the Boom (13), turn the Hydraulic Ram’s release valve fully clockwise. Pump the |
| Handle (23) up and down repeatedly until the item is lifted to the desired height. |
Step 5) | To lower the Crane, slowly turn the release valve counterclockwise. |
| Folding the Shop Crane |
Step 1) | Lower the Crane all the way. |
Step 2) | Remove the front two Pins (3). Leave rear Pins (3) in place. |
Step 3) | Raise the Legs (8 & 25) until they rest against the Support Post (10). |
Step 4) | Set the loose Pins (3) into the middle hole in the Base. |
Note: When folded up, the Shop Crane can be rolled on the 2 small Casters and 2 mid size Casters.
Troubleshooting Tips
PROBLEM |
| SOLUTION |
Hydraulic Ram will not lift load | • | Release valve not closed. Turn valve clockwise. |
| • | Check Hydraulic fluid level |
| • | Pump seal and backup ring defective. Have serviced by |
|
| a qualified technician. |
Will not hold load/ Handle rises | • | Discharge ball is not sealing hydraulic system. |
| • | Hydraulic fluid may be dirty. |
| Open Release Valve and then pump the Handle. | |
| • | Flush system. |
| • | Bleeding Instructions: |
Will not lift to its full height | Check Hydraulic fluid level. | |
| • | Air in Hydraulic system. Open Release valve, pump |
| • | handle four full strokes to release air. |
| Top off with Hydraulic Fluid. Close the oil fill cap. Close | |
|
| Release Valve. |
Will not lower completely | • | Return Spring broken or linkages binding. Grease pivot |
| • | shaft; oil all linkages. |
| Have qualified technician replace Return Spring | |
| • | Bleeding Instructions: |
Feels spongy; will not lift smoothly | Check Hydraulic fluid level. | |
| • | Air in Hydraulic system. Open Release valve, pump |
| • | handle four full strokes to release air. |
| Top off with Hydraulic Fluid. Close the oil fill cap. Close | |
|
| Release Valve. |
REV 11/02; 04/03
Sku 46766 | For technical questions, please call | Page 7 |