Franklin 58306 Assembly instructions

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Important Safety Information
1. Do not exceed 5,000 lb. capacity. Be
aware of dynamic loading! Sudden
load movement may briefly create
excess load causing product failure.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety
goggles, heavy-duty work
gloves and non-skid footwear
during assembly and use.
3. Use as intended only. Do not
use to support people or animals
or use for aircraft purposes.
4. Keep clear of fork and
load while raised.
5. Only use on flat, level
surface able to withstand
weight of truck and load.
6. Do not leave unattended
while under load.
7. Only use with balanced,
properly secured load.
8. Inspect before every use; do not
use if parts loose or damaged.
9. This product is not a toy. Do
not allow children to play
with or near this item.
10. Do not operate while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
11. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry, and wear restrictive
hair covering, as they can be
caught in moving parts.
12. Before each use, carefully inspect
the wheels, Handle Frame, Chassis
and Handle for proper operation.
Do not use the Jack unless all
components are operating properly.
13. Maintain product labels and
nameplates. These carry
important safety information.
If unreadable or missing,
contact Harbor Freight Tools
for a replacement.
Specifications
Capacity 2-1/2 Ton (5,000 LB.)
Fork
Height
Maximum 7-1/2 IN.
Minimum 3 IN.
Fork Length 47-1/2 IN.
Fork Width 6-1/4 IN.
Width over Forks 27 IN.

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Set Up Instructions
Read the ENTIRE
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this
document including all
text under subheadings
therein before set up or
use of this product.
Handle Assembly
You will need to attach the Handle
to the base of the Jack before
first use. Refer to the Parts Lists
and Diagrams near the end of
this manual for part numbers.
Tighten hardware to no more
than 43 ft-lb, using a torque
wrench (sold separately).
1. Remove the three Screws (D611)
from the Handle Bracket (D151).
2. Set the Handle (D610A or B) on
the Handle Bracket, making sure
that the Chain (D612) and the
Adjusting Bolt (D614) pass through
the large opening in the center of
the Handle Bracket and the hole
in the center of the Shaft (D153).
3. Slide the Washers (D616)
onto the Screws (D611) then
insert the Screws through the
Handle into the Handle Bracket
(D151) and tighten securely.
4. Raise the Lever Plate (D132) and
insert the Adjusting Bolt (D614)
into the slotted open end, keeping
the Adjusting Nut (D615) on the
underside of the Lever Plate.
The Control Lever
The Control Lever on the Handle has
three positions: Raise, Drive and Lower.
a.
Figure 1
Handle
Control Lever
Raise
Drive
Lower
Raise - Move the Handle down
to its lowest position. Pump
the Handle frame up and
down to lift the Jack Forks.
b. Drive - Move the Handle to
the center position. The Jack
Forks do not change position
when in drive. This position is
used when the load is moved
from one location to another.
c. Lower - Hold the Handle up
in its highest position. This
position automatically moves
the Forks to their lowest level.
This position is only in place as
long as you hold the Handle up.
The Handle moves back to the
Drive position when released.
If the Handle does not function
properly, make adjustments as
described in the following chart

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by turning the Adjusting Nut
(D615). After each adjustment,
check that all positions of the
Control Lever function properly
and re-adjust if needed.
Position Problem Turn Adjusting
Nut (D615)
Drive
Forks rise
instead of
staying in
neutral.
Clockwise
until pumping
action does not
raise forks.
Drive
Forks lower,
or lower when
pumping handle
is in Drive
position.
Counterclockwise
until forks do
not lower.
Lower Forks do
not lower.
Clockwise until
raising the Control
Lever lowers
the Forks.
Raise Forks do not
elevate.
Counterclockwise
until the Forks
elevate while
pumping in the
Raise position.
Bleeding the
Hydraulic Jack
Before every use, check that
there is enough oil in the Jack
by lowering the Forks, removing
the Oil Plug (D149) from the
Jack and filling the Jack with
high quality hydraulic oil to
the level of the fill hole.
To Bleed the Jack of excess air:
1. Hold the Control Lever up to its
highest position to lower the Forks.
2. Remove the Oil Plug.
3. Pump the Handle up and
down several times to push
excess air out of the Jack.
4. If needed add oil to the
level of the oil fill hole.
5. Replace the Oil Plug.

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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this
document including all
text under subheadings
therein before set up or
use of this product.
1. Hold the Control Lever in its
highest position to lower the Forks,
then release the Control Lever.
2. Slide the Forks under the load,
being careful to center the load over
the Forks, and to have the main
weight of the load resting as near
as possible to the Steering Wheels.
3. Push the Control Lever down to
the Raise position, then pump the
Handle until the load is raised off
the floor and is resting on the Forks.
4. Move the Control Lever to the
Drive position and wheel the
load to the desired location.
5. Hold the Control Lever in its
highest position to lower the Forks,
then release the Control Lever.
6. Slide the Forks out from
under the load.
7. When finished using the Jack, hold
the Control Lever in its highest
position to Lower the Forks.
8. Store in a clean dry place
away from children.

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Maintenance
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this document including all text under
subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
1. Lower Jack completely
after every use.
2. Periodically use motor oil or grease
to lubricate all moveable parts.
3. Replace handle if pin breaks.

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Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
The Forks do not
raise completely.
Insufficient oil. Refill Jack with hydraulic oil
through Oil Plug hole.
The forks will
not raise.
1. Insufficient oil.
2. Air in valve chamber.
3. Old/contaminated oil.
1. Refill Jack with hydraulic oil
through Oil Plug hole.
2. Raise the Control Lever to the
Upper position and pump the
handle several times.
3. Change oil and replace Seals.
The forks will
not descend.
1. Deformed piston rod.
2. Piston rod rusted.
3. Control handle, bolt, or
chain broken or missing.
1. Replace piston rod and cylinder.
2. Lubricate/replace rod. Keep Jack in
lowered position when not in use.
3. Replace the Handle Assembly.
Fluid Leak. Component, likely seal,
worn or damaged.
Inspect and replace worn or damaged parts.
Forks descend
without operating
release valve.
1. Contaminated oil clogging valve.
2. Hydraulic component damaged.
1. Clean valve with kerosene and change oil.
2. Replace damaged part.
Follow safety precautions whenever
diagnosing or servicing the tool.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM IN THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER
OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE
BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR
THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE
MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS
REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS,
AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF
HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO,
OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Record Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record
month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes
only, and are not available individually as replacement parts.
Specify UPC 193175436795 when ordering parts.
Troubleshooting

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Handle Parts List and Diagram
Part Description Qty
D601 Spring 1
D602 Blade Spring 1
D603 Roller 1
D604 Elastic Pin 1
D605 Elastic Pin 1
D606 Elastic Pin 1
D607 Elastic Pin 1
D608 Control Handle 1
D609 Pull Board 1
Part Description Qty
D610B Handle (For Type A) 1
D610A Handle (For Type B) 1
D611 Screw 3
D612 Chain 1
D613 Pin 1
D614 Adjusting Bolt 1
D615 Adjusting Nut 1
D616 Washer 3

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Fork Frame Parts List and Diagram
Part Description Qty
D201 Screw 1
D202 Oil Holder 1
D203 Rocker Arm 1
D204 Elastic Pin 1
D205 Retaining Ring 2
D206 Joint (For Type A) 2
D206D Joint (For Type B) 2
D207 Shaft 2
D208 Push Rod (For Type A) 2
D208D Push Rod (For Type B) 2
D209 Nut (For Type A) 2
D209D Nut (For Type B) 2
D210 Pin 2
D211 Shaft 1
D212 Shaft 2
D213 Elastic Pin 2
D214 Shaft 2
D215 Roller Frame 2
Part Description Qty
D216 Elastic Pin 2
D217 Roller Shaft 4
D218 Fork Frame 1
D219 Washer 4
D220 Bearing 4
D221 Loading Roller 4
D222 Linking Plate 4
D223 Elastic Pin 8
D224 Bushing 4
D225 Bushing 2
D226 Bolt 2
D227 Enter Roller 2
D228 Nut 2
D229 Loading Roller 2
D230 Roller Shaft 2
D231 Washer 2
D232 Washer 4

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Pump Parts List
Part Description Qty
D101 Pump Piston Rod 1
D102 Washer 1
D103 Spring 1
D104 Dust Ring 1
D105 Y-Seal 1
D106 Screw (For Type A) 1
D106B Screw (For Type B) 1
D107 O-Ring (For Type A) 1
D107B O-Ring (For Type B) 1
D108 Spring 1
D109 Pumping Valve Spindle 1
D110 Pumping Valve Seat
(For Type A)
1
D110B Screw (For Type B) 1
D111 O-Ring (For Type A) 1
D111B O-Ring (For Type B) 1
D112 Steel Ball 1
D113 Pump Base 1
D115 Elastic Pin 1
D116 Steering Wheel 2
D118 Thrust Plate 1
D119 Oil Holder 1
D120 Retaining Ring 1
D121 Bearing Cover 1
D122 Bearing 1
D123 Elastic Pin 2
D124 Dust Cover 2
D127 Bearing 4
D129 Spring 1
D130 Strike Pin 1
Part Description Qty
D131 O-Ring 2
D132 Lever Plate 1
D133 Adjusting Screw 1
D134 Nut 1
D135 O-Ring 1
D136 Axle Sleeve 1
D137 Adjusting Bolt 1
D139 Safety Valve Spindle 1
D140 Spring 1
D141 O-Ring 1
D142 Screw 1
D143 O-Ring 1
D144 Y-Seal 1
D145 Elastic Pin 1
D146 Steel Ball 1
D147 Piston Rod 1
D148 Dust Ring 1
D149 Oil Plug 1
D150 Shaft 1
D151 Handle Bracket 1
D152 Pressure Roller 1
D153 Shaft 1
D154 Elastic Pin 1
D155 Elastic Pin 1
D156 Bushing 1
D157 Seal Washer 1
D158 Bushing 2
D159B Sleeve (For Type B) 1
D160B Screw (For Type B) 1

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Pump Diagram

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