LIFTGATOR TruckGator Power User manual

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Assembly & Operator’s Manual
TruckGator™ Power (TG-P)
1300lbs Removable Liftgate
Visit our website at: www.LiftGator.com
WARNING:
Read the entirety of this manual before using the LiftGator. Failure to
do so can result in serious injury, or death. SAVE THIS MANUAL
For questions or replacement parts, call [phone]

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Table of Contents:
•Terms and Conditions
oWarranty
•Diagram of Main Components of TruckGator
•Safety
oGeneral Safety Precautions and Warnings
oLiftGator Safety Precautions & Warnings
•General Operation
oPre-Operation Safety Check
oProduct Installation and Removal
oLifting Operation
•Maintenance Procedures
oMonthly, 6 Month, and 12 Month Procedures
oLubrication Instructions
•Troubleshooting

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Terms & Conditions:
Superior Solutions Mfg., Inc. is hereby referred to as LIFTGATOR. The purchaser,
end-user, or installer is hereby referred to as USER.
Legal Disclaimer:
•LIFTGATOR’s products must be assembled and maintained by a
qualified professional as recommended by LIFTGATOR.
•System operation and assembly is at the USER’s own risk. LIFTGATOR
accepts no liability for damage of property or persons caused by its
products, components, accessories, installation /assembly
instructions or otherwise.
•LIFTGATOR accepts no responsibility for systems, products or
components provided by other manufacturers for use with or around
the LIFTGATOR product. For components other than LIFTGATOR’s,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and operation.

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LiftGator Warranty
Type of Warranty: Full parts and labor Term of Warranty: 1-year warranty on all
parts 1-year warranty from point of sales from distributor
This warranty shall not apply unless the product is installed, operated and
maintained in accordance with LiftGator’s user
manuals specifications (TruckGator Manual and VanGator Manual). This warranty
does not cover normal wear, maintenance or adjustments, damage or
malfunction caused by improper handling, installation, abuse, misuse, negligence,
or carelessness of operation. In addition, this warranty does not cover equipment
that has had unauthorized modifications or alterations made to the product. You
are responsible for proper installation, operation and maintenance as specified in
our manuals and for using the product in recommended applications and
capacities. You may be required to make the product or part to be covered by this
warranty available to us and/or returned to us for review and evaluation. If apart
is required to be sent back to LiftGator for replacement or repair, the customer
will provide payment for the shipping cost to get the part or unit back
to LiftGator. LiftGator will cover all expenses to ship the item back to the
customer.
Warranty applies to purchases of LiftGator lifts from LiftGator directly, or one of
our verified distributors. If you are purchasing from one of our distributors, and
the distributor has had the LiftGator lift for more than a year, your warranty
would not be valid.
LiftGator LLC
2707 Piper Avenue Watertown, SD 57201

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Common Parts:

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General Safety Precautions & Warnings:
•Read the manual. Understand the entirety of this manual, all decals,
and warnings before use. Failure to do so may result in serious injury
or death.
•Keep children away. The LiftGator is an industrial product that is
intended for use by adults only, no children shall be allowed in the
work area.
•When dismounted from the vehicle, store in a dry area to inhibit rust.
•Check for damaged parts. Before using the LiftGator, thoroughly
inspect all parts for damage, wear, alignments, binding, etc. If any
part is damaged, discontinue use and seek assistance by a qualified
technician.
•Only identical replacement parts shall be used during service. For
parts and technical questions, call LiftGator. Any part that appears
damaged should be repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.
•Do not operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
•A qualified technician shall perform all service and maintenance.
•Only use the LiftGator for its intended purposes, nothing else.
Decals:

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LiftGator Safety Precautions & Warnings:
•The LiftGator is NOT intended for raising or lowering people.
•Liftgate hazards can results in crushing or falling.
•Never exceed the 1300-pound load capacity of the LiftGator.
•A class 3 hitch receiver or higher must be used in conjunction with
the LiftGator.
•Always stay clear of the platform’s path during lifting and lowering.
•Always drop the stabilizer legs completely to the ground and preload
them before loading the lift. Be sure to lift and secure the stabilizer
legs before driving the vehicle.
•The load shall always be placed as far forward as possible on the
platform.
•Never lift objects that are hanging off the side of the platform. All
unstable and rolling loads must be tied down before lifting and
lowering with the LiftGator.
•Before dismounting, lower the platform to prevent likelihood of tip-
over during transportation.
•Periodically clean all LiftGator parts of dirt and grime as well as
lubricate necessary parts.
•Keep hands and feet clear of all potential pinch points.
•Discontinue use if the LiftGator shows signs of unusual noise,
vibration, uneven lifting, or any sort of abnormal operation.
•All protective covers, guards, and safety devices must remain in place
as intended by LiftGator.
•Always properly store and secure the LiftGator for transit. See
‘General Operations’ for details.
•Always secure cargo once in the vehicle’s cargo bed.

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General Operation:
Pre-Operation Safety Check:
Before each use, check the LiftGator for any physical damage, loose hardware,
crimped wire rope, and deformed components. If during operation any unusual
noises or vibrations occur, stop operation immediately and contact LiftGator
customer support.
LiftGator Installation:
Before installation of the LiftGator into the hitch receiver, it must be in the correct
configuration. A skate must be fixed to the bottom of each stabilizer foot, the kick
flap tucked underneath the platform flap, and the platform assembly folded and
latched into the vertical position.
Watch video here for installation instructions.
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1. On a flat, smooth surface, roll the LiftGator up to the vehicle’s hitch
receiver so the two long axes align.
WARNING: If transporting over uneven or tilted surfaces, be careful not to tip the
LiftGator. Always keep the center of gravity low by lowering the platform before
transporting.
2. If a height difference exists, raise or lower the hitch by using
stabilizer leg switches on each stabilizer motor, until the axes of the
hitch and the hitch receiver align.
3. Slide the hitch into the hitch receiver until the holes align, insert the
hitch pin and secure it into place with a safety clip.
4. Suggested: If equipped, wrap the hitch quiet clamp around the hitch
and hitch receiver. Lightly oil and tighten the nuts to a snug fit of
approximately 10-13 lb.
5. Pull the bottom pin on the stabilizer legs to remove the skates.
6. Using the switch, move the stabilizer leg up until the weight of the
LiftGator is removed from the stabilizer.
7. The skate should fall from the stabilizer leg, and you should be left
with just the square foot of the stabilizer leg. Place skates carefully to
the side.
8. Continue to raise the stabilizer until the stabilizer leg is as high as
possible for ground clearance.
9. Repeat steps 6-9 for the opposite stabilizer leg.
10. Suggested: If equipped with the hitch quiet clamp, check the
clearance between the hitch and hitch receiver by rocking the
LiftGator from side to side. If too much movement occurs, level the
LiftGator relative to the truck and tighten the hitch quiet clamp
again. Repeat this step until excessive motion ceases.
WARNING: Do not over tighten the nuts on the hitch quiet clamp; it will damage
the threads. Light oiling of the threads before tightening and torqueing to 10-13
lb. will mitigate this risk.

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11. Unfold the kick flap from underneath the platform flap and lay it
horizontally to bridge the gap between the LiftGator and the
vehicle’s cargo bed.
12. Ensure that the license plate is visible by raising the platform until
the kick flap is horizontal or sloping downwards into the vehicle’s
cargo bed.
LiftGator Removal:
1. Pull onto a hard, flat surface, such as concrete or asphalt, to remove
the LiftGator.
2. Fold the platform into the vertical position with the kick flap tucked
beneath the platform flap so that it is held in place by the platform
flap’s hanging weight.
3. Using the power switch located behind the passenger side stabilizer
leg housing, position the platform as low as possible while still
allowing room to remove the hitch pin and loosen the hitch quiet
clamp.
4. Loosen, but do not fully remove, the hitch quiet clamp nuts and slide
it over the hitch for storage.
5. Attach the skates to the underside of each stabilizer leg by inserting
the skate into the bottom of the stabilizer leg and use the pin to lock
it in place.
6. Once the skate is in place, lower the skate to the ground. Pin the
stabilizer back into place. Repeat for the opposite stabilizer.
7. Lower the stabilizer legs until the hitch begins to visibly lift within the
hitch receiver.
8. Remove the hitch pin and place in safe location.
9. Avoiding all pinch points, carefully grab the LiftGator’s crossmember
and roll the hitch out of the hitch receiver. *Picture of this*

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10. Insert the hitch pin back into the hole located on the LiftGator’s hitch
for storage.
11. Carefully push the LiftGator into a place of storage, preferably
indoors to avoid rusting and weathering.
12. It is recommended to lubricate all moving parts with white lithium
grease or a light oil and to check for damage to wire rope upon every
dismounting of the LiftGator. See “Maintenance Procedures and
Scheduling” for a complete list of maintenance checks.
Lifting Operation:
1. It is recommended that you install and uninstall the LiftGator on a hard,
even surface such as asphalt or cement.
2. Before lowering the LiftGator, each stabilizer leg (with skates
DETACHED) must be deployed to the ground by pulling the stabilizer pin,
dropping the leg, and resetting the stabilizer pin. Preload each stabilizer
by lowering the stabilizer legs until the stabilizer foot is securely on the
ground.
3. Using the auto latch found on the right side of the platform, unfold the
platform center to the horizontal position and rotate the front flap 180
degrees to extend the platform.
4. Locate the switch behind the passenger side stabilizer and press the
“down” button until the platform meets the ground. Note that the kick
flap will automatically fold to the vertical position when the platform is
lowered.
5. Carefully transfer the load from the ground on to the LiftGator’s
platform. Ensure the load is centrally located on the platform and as far
forward, towards the hitch, as possible.
WARNING: Elevated objects run the risk of falling from the platform and causing
serious injury, or even death.

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6. Keeping clear of the platform’s path, raise the platform until the kick
flap is horizontal to the vehicle’s cargo bed. Note:the kick flap will
automatically fold to the horizontal position when the platform is lifted
from the ground.
7. Rotate the platform flap over the platform center, fold the platform
center to the vertical position, and press the platform towards the
vehicle to securely latch the platform into position.
8. Adjust the platform height using the platform switch until the kick flap is
horizontal to the cargo bed and the vehicle license plate is clearly visible
to a driver in the rear.
9. Retract drop legs and secure pins.
Lowering Operation:
1. It is recommended that you install and uninstall the LiftGator on a hard,
even surface such as asphalt or cement.
2. Before lowering the LiftGator, each stabilizer (with skates DETACHED)
must be deployed to the ground by pulling the stabilizer pin, dropping
the leg, and resetting the stabilizer pin. Preload each stabilizer by
lowering the stabilizer legs until the stabilizer foot is securely on the
ground.
3. Using the auto latch found on the right side of the platform, unfold the
platform center to the horizontal position and rotate the front flap 180
degrees to extend the platform.
4. Locate the switch behind the passenger side stabilizer and press the
“down” or “up” button until the kick flap rests horizontally on the cargo
bed.
5. Carefully transfer the load from the cargo bed onto the LiftGator’s
platform. Ensure the load is centrally located on platform center and as
far forward, towards the hitch, as possible.
WARNING: Elevated objects run the risk of falling from the platform and causing
serious injury, or even death.

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6. Keeping clear of the platform’s path, lower the platform all the way to
the ground. Note:the kick flap will automatically fold to the vertical
position when the platform is lowered.
7. Raise the platform until the kick flap is horizontal to the bed. Rotate the
platform flap over the platform center, fold the platform center to the
vertical position, and press the platform towards the vehicle to securely
latch the platform into position.
8. Adjust the platform height using the platform switch until the kick flap is
horizontal to the cargo bed and the vehicle license plate is clearly visible
to a driver in the rear. *Picture of platform height correctly adjusted to
drive*
9. Retract drop legs and secure pins.
Maintenance Operations:
Note: A qualified technician shall perform all service and maintenance to the
LiftGator. For more information, please call LiftGator.
Monthly Procedures:
1. Check for damage to lifting structure such as bent/misaligned members
or cracked welds possibly resulting from misuse.
2. Check that all pins, bolts, and fasteners are tight and secure.
3. Check for worn or damaged bearings, pivoting points, pulleys, and
cables.
4. Check that all controls operate properly.
5. Check ALL electrical wires and connections. They must be tight and free
of corrosion.
6. Check that the platform auto latch secures the platform in a safe
transport position.
7. Check lubrication of all pulleys, cables, and winch – refer to “Lubrication
Instructions”.

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6 Month Procedures:
1. Perform all “Monthly Procedures.”
2. Check that all decals are in place and legible. Call LiftGator for decal
ordering instructions.
3. Inspect Winch for wear and damage.
Lubrication Instructions:
The LiftGator should be lubricated every 3 months. Using a lightweight machine
oil or white lithium grease, lubricate all the pivoting and rubbing joints on the
LiftGator, including:
•Front Flap and Kick Flap pivoting hinges.
•Pivot points between the two carries and platform center.
•Entire length of both wire ropes (white lithium grease).
oRun the LiftGator through a full cycle (up and down) while lubricating
the wire rope as it cycles through the upper pulleys, lower pulleys,
and winch clamp.
•Upper pulleys, lower pulleys, and tensioner pulley pivot points.

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Lubrication Areas:

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Connection Points:
Check all electrical connection points, if there is rust or corrosion DO NOT use the
unit. Please contact LiftGator Service for new parts. Examples below: