Maxon TUK-A-WAY MTB-25 User manual

M-00-40
REV. F
AUGUST 2012
MTB-25 & MTB-30
OPERATION MANUAL
© MAXON Lift Corp. 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGS............................................................................... 4
LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY...................................................... 5
DECALS.................................................................................... 6
FORKLIFT ADVISORY............................................................. 8
ROADSIDE ADVISORY............................................................ 9
OPERATION ........................................................................... 10

4
WARNING
!
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]
NOTE: For latest version manuals (and replacements), down-
load manuals from Maxon’s website at www.maxonlift.com.
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 floor
of truck body (or between platform and the ground) when Liftgate is
operating.
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.
2. Do not exceed rated load capacity of the Liftgates, which is 2500
lbs. for model MTB-25 and 3000 lbs. for model MTB-30.
12. Never use a cell phone while operating the Liftgate.
WARNINGS

5
LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY
WEDGE
FLIPOVER
CONTROL
SWITCH
LIFT
FRAME
PARALLEL
ARM
PLATFORM
LIFT CYLINDER
EXTENSION
PLATE
PUMP BOX
CONTROL
HANDLE
RAMP FLIPOVER
SPECIAL PROFILE
FLIPOVER
MAIN
FRAME

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WARNING DECAL (2 PLACES)
P/N 265736-03
DECALS
NOTE: Decals for streetside are included with the streetside control
switch kit.
DECAL P/N 264507
CURBSIDE (RH) VIEW
FIG. 6-2
STREETSIDE (LH) VIEW
FIG. 6-1
DECAL P/N 265438 OR
P/N 265439
(SEE FIG. 7-1)
NOTE: Ensure there is no residue, dirt, or corrosion where decals are
attached. If necessary, clean surface before attaching decals.
DECAL P/N 265438 OR
P/N 265439
(SEE FIG. 7-1)
WARNING DECAL
P/N 282847-02
(SEE FIG. 7-1)
WARNING DECAL
P/N 282847-02
(SEE FIG. 7-1)

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FIG. 7-1
DECAL (2 PLACES, MTB-25 ONLY)
P/N 265438
DECAL (2 PLACES, MTB-30 ONLY)
P/N 265439
WARNING DECAL (2 PLACES)
P/N 282847-02

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FORKLIFT ADVISORY
WARNING
!
Keep forklift OFF of platform.
FIG. 8-1

9
Operating the Liftgate by the side of a busy road with vehicle
traffic increases the chance of personal injury and damage to
Liftgate, cargo & vehicle. Making the loading area more vis-
ible to passing traffic can help reduce the chance of injury and
damage.
WARNING
!
ROADSIDE OPERATION ADVISORY
NOTE: MAXON recommends placing at least 2 traffic cones on the
traffic side of the platform loading area as illustrated below.
Remove cones after platform is stowed and before moving
the vehicle.
VEHICLE TRAFFIC
APPROACHING
FROM THIS SIDE
TRAFFIC CONES POSITIONED BY PLATFORM LOADING AREA
(GPT LIFTGATE SHOWN)
FIG. 9-1

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FIG. 10-1C
OPERATION
1. Standing to the side of platform (FIG. 10-1A), push down control
handle (FIG. 10-1B) and push the toggle switch to LOWER position as
shown in FIG. 10-1C. Release control handle after platform is lowered
about 2 inches.
2. Lower the Liftgate until it touches the ground (FIG. 10-2A). Use handle
(FIG. 10-2B) to unfold the platform as shown in FIG. 10-2A.
Never operate control switch while unfolding platform. Always
use handle on bottom of platform to unfold platform. Holding
the platform any other way can create a hazard and injure
operator.
WARNING
!
FIG. 10-1A
CONTROL
HANDLE
UNFOLDING PLATFORM
FIG. 10-2A
FIG. 10-1B
FIG. 10-2B