Toavoidcrushingand
relatedinjuries:
NEVERwork on, under or
aroundaloadsupported
only by a crane.
Immediatelytransferthe
loadtoan appropriately
ratedenginestand.
!WARNING
!SAFETYMESSAGE!
Lift only on areas of the engine as specified by
thevehiclemanufacturer.
Be sure all tools and personnel are clear before
loweringload.
OPERATION
1. Load capacity should be coordinated with boom
extension and legs extension. Do not extend boom
extension beyond the marking that coordinate with
the legs extension.
2. Ensure application is compatible with product.
3.Secureenginetochain/sling hook assembly,ensuring
loadis centered.
4. Follow vehicle service manual recommendations to
remove engine. When ready to remove engine, turn
releasevalve clockwise untilfirm. Pump handleuntil
loadis high enough to clearvehicle.
5. Immediately upon removal and when clear of the
vehicle,lowertheloadtothelowestpracticalposition
byturning the release valve levercounter-clockwise
slowlyand carefully.
Note: Avoid rolling the loaded engine crane. To help
positionanenginestandifnecessary,moveonlyacross
smooth,level, seamless surfaces.
Before movingensure the load:
a. is lowered to the lowest practical position, but
alwaysbelow the center of gravity.
b.ispreventedfrom swinging and inadvertentshifting.
5. Position a suitable engine stand near the removed
engine, then immediately transfer the load to
appropriateenginesupportdevice(enginestand).
6.Checktoensurestandissecure before working on or
around.
BEFORE USE
1. Inspect crane before each use. Do not use if bent,
brokenorcrackedcomponentsare noted.Ensurethat
casters/wheelsandboommove freely. Check for and
tighten any loose assemblies.
2. Verify that the product and the application are com-
patible.
3. Before using this product, read the owner's manual
completely and familiarize yourself thoroughly with
the product and the hazards associated with its im-
properuse.
!WARNING
Study,understand,andfollowallinstructionsprovided
withandonthisdevicebeforeoperatingthisdevice.
Donotexceedratedcapacityforeachboomposition.
Use the device only on a hard, level surface.
These engine cranes are intended to be used to lift
andlowerrated capacity automotive andlight truck
engines. It is an aid in the removal and installation
ofautomotive and light truck engines.
Onlyuse chains and slings with a capacity equal to
orgreater thanthat of the crane.
If loaded crane must be moved, make certain that
load is stable, is in lowest possible position and is
movedoverasmooth,hardlevelsurface.
Avoidshockloadscausedbythe rapid opening and
closingofreleasevalve.
Shock loads may cause the load to swing, causing
thecrane to flip violently, bend or break.
Ensuretheboomisfullylowered before checking or
adding fluid to the hydraulic unit.
Never extend boom extension beyond furthest
distance of leg extension.
Do not stand over loaded boom nor in its intended
lineoftravel.
Do not use adapters or accessories that are not
providedinitially.
Do not use the device for any purpose other than
that for which it is intended.
Do not modify this device.
Failure to heed these markings may result in
personalinjuryand/orpropertydamage.
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