Maxon TE-15 User manual

M-16-34
REV. A
SEPTEMBER 2017
©2017 MAXON LIFT CORP.
To nd maintenance & parts information for your TE-15, TE-20, TE-25 or
TE-30 Liftgate, go to www.maxonlift.com. Click the PRODUCTS, TUK-A-
WAY & TE-15/TE-20, TE-25/TE-30 buttons. Open the Maintenance Manual
in the PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION window. For parts, click on the
PARTS PORTAL,TUK-A-WAY & TE-15/TE-20, TE-25/TE-30 buttons.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-34 REV A..........................4
WARNINGS............................................................................5
LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY ...................................................6
RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS.................8
DECALS .................................................................................11
FORKLIFT ADVISORY ..........................................................13
ROADSIDE OPERATION ADVISORY ...................................14
OPERATION ..........................................................................15
USING CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) ..................................22

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PAGE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
COVER Updated REV, date of release, cover image and Maxon
website information.
6Added TE-15 & TE-20 terminology page.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-34 REV A

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WARNINGS
1. Incorrect operation of this Liftgate can result in serious personal
injury. Comply with WARNINGS and Liftgate operating instructions
in this manual. Do not allow untrained persons or children to operate
the Liftgate. If you need to replace an Operation Manual, additional
copies are available from:
MAXON Lift Corp.
11921 Slauson Ave
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
[phone]
WARNING
!
NOTE: For latest version manuals (and replacements), down-
load manuals from Maxon’s website at www.maxonlift.com.
2. Do not exceed rated load capacity of the Liftgate which is 1500 LB for
model TE-15, 2000 LB for TE-20, 2500 LB for TE-25 and 3000 LB
for model TE-30.
3. Do not allow any part of your body to be placed under, within, or
around any portion of the moving Liftgate or its mechanisms, or in
 apositionthatwouldtrapthembetweentheplatformandtheoor
of truck body (or between platform and the ground) when Liftgate is
operated.
4. Consider the safety and location of bystanders and location of
nearby objects when operating the Liftgate. Stand to one side of
platform while operating the Liftgate. Be certain that the area the
Liftgate will move through during operation is clear of all obstacles.
5. Comply with all attached instruction decals and warning decals.
11. Above all, USE GOOD COMMON SENSE when operating this
Liftgate.
8. Do not move vehicle unless Liftgate is correctly stowed.
6. Keep decals clean and legible. If decals are illegible or missing,
have them replaced. Get free replacement decals from Maxon.
7. Never drive a forklift on the Liftgate platform.
10. A correctly installed Liftgate will operate smoothly and reasonably
quiet. The only noticeable noise, during Liftgate operation, is from
the power unit while the platform is raised. Listen for scraping,
grating and binding noises and have the problem corrected
before continuing to operate the Liftgate.
9. Correctly stow platform when not in use. Extended platforms
could create a hazard for people and vehicles passing by.
12. Never use a cell phone while operating the Liftgate.

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LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY
TE-15 & TE-20
CONTROL
SWITCH
PUMP
BOX
DUAL STEP
LIFT
CYLINDER
MAIN FRAME
LIFT FRAME
WEDGE FLIPOVER
PLATFORM
PARALLEL
ARM
PLATFORM
OPENER
DOCK
BUMPER
EXTENSION
PLATE
TORSION
SPRING

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LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY
TE-25 & TE-30
EXTENSION
PLATE
LIFT FRAME
CONTROL
SWITCH
PARALLEL
ARM
PLATFORM
LIFT
CYLINDER
PUMP
BOX
MAIN FRAME
WEDGE FLIPOVER
PLATFORM
OPENER
DOCK
BUMPER
FLEX STEP
TORSION
SPRING

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RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS
Make sure vehicle battery is fully charged and battery terminal connec-
tions are clean and tight.
Visually check that pump cover is bolted on securely and undamaged.
Lookforhydraulicuidleakingfromthepumpbox.
Before operating the Liftgate, the operator should do the following:
Visually check that control switch is in place and undamaged.
Use the operation instructions in this manual to lower the Liftgate to
the ground and open the platform and ipover.
Check main frame, lift arms, parallel arms and platform openers for
cracks and bends. Make sure rollers, on the platform openers, roll
freely. Also, make sure all bolts and pins are in place and undamaged.
Visually check for cracks and bends on the extension plate. Also, make
sure fasteners are in place and undamaged and extension plate is
clean (no oil, debris, or corrosion).
Check the hydraulic cylinders for leaking seals and hose connections.
Follow the hydraulic hoses (or return lines for gravity down Liftgates)
from the cylinders to pump box. Make sure all hoses are connected at
bothendsandtherearenocracks,chang,anduidleaks.
Make sure main frame, lift arms, parallel arms and platform openers are
clean (no oil, debris, or corrosion).
Visually check that all decals are in place (see DECALS page). Also,
make sure decals are legible, clean, and undamaged.
NOTE:BeforeyouchecktheLiftgate,parkvehicleonat
ground and set the parking brake.
NOTE: If any of the following operation checks reveal a
need to service or repair Liftgate, do not operate
theLiftgateuntilaqualiedmechanicservicesor
repairs the Liftgate.

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With the platform at vehicle
bed height and no load on
platform, outboard edge
of platform must be higher
than extension plate as
shown in the YES illus-
tration (FIG. 9-1). If the
platform is tilted up like the
YES illustration, you can
operate Liftgate. If platform
is level at bed height like the
NO illustration (FIG. 9-2),
do not operate the Liftgate.
(See NOTE at beginning
of the DAILY OPERATION
CHECKS.)
PLATFORM AT BED HEIGHT
FIG. 9-1
NO
PLATFORM AT BED HEIGHT
FIG. 9-2
YES
LEVEL
LINE
LEVEL
LINE

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Checktheplatformandipoverforcracks,holes,andbendsonthe
load-carrying surface and side plates. Also, make sure torsion bars,
coil springs, and fasteners are in place and undamaged.
Makesureplatformandipoverload-carryingsurfacesareclean(no
oil, debris, or corrosion).
Use the operation instructions in this manual to operate the Liftgate
through one cycle without a load on the platform. RAISE the platform
to vehicle bed height. Next, lower the platform to ground level.
When the Liftgate is moving, listen for unusual noises and look for jerk-
ing motion or uneven movement on either side of the platform.
If service or repairs are not required (or if completed), stow the Lift-
gate.
RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS
- Continued
With the platform unfolded and
on the ground, check if the
shackles and the tip of platform
touch the ground at the same
time as shown in the YES illus-
tration (FIG. 10-1). If the platform
looks like the YES illustra-
tion, you can operate Liftgate.
If the tip of the platform is off
the ground and platform looks
like the NO illustration (FIG.
10-2), or if the shackles are off
the ground, do not operate the
Liftgate. (See NOTE at begin-
ning of the DAILY OPERATION
CHECKS.)
PLATFORM UNFOLDED
ON THE GROUND
FIG. 10-1
TIP OF
FLIPOVER LEVEL
GROUND
YES
SHACKLE
NO
LEVEL
GROUND
TIP OF
FLIPOVER
SHACKLE
PLATFORM TIP OFF
THE GROUND
FIG. 10-2