Mohawk USL-6000-K User manual

USL-6000-K 4-1/2012.DOC REV DATE 4/1/2012
PART # 601-800-367
MOHAWK
MADE IN THE USA
6,000 LB. CAPACITY UNIVERSAL SCISSOR LIFT
MANUAL
5INSTALLATION
5OPERATION
5MAINTENANCE
5PARTS
MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD.
P.O. BOX 110
65 VROOMAN AVENUE
AMSTERDAM, NY 12010
TOLL FREE : 1-800-833-2006
LOCAL : 1-518-842-1431
FAX : [phone]
INTERNET: www.MOHAWKLIFTS.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]
MODEL USL-6000-K

MOHAWK MODEL USL-6000-K
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MOHAWK WARRANTIES
EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/1/2013*
GENERAL WARRANTY INFORMATION:
MOHAWK’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY PART OR PARTS
RETURNED TO THIS FACTORY, TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PREPAID, WHICH PROVE UPON INSPECTION TO BE
DEFECTIVE AND WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN MISUSED. DAMAGE OR FAILURE TO ANY PART DUE TO FREIGHT DAMAGE OR
LACK OF REQUIRED REGULAR DOCUMENTED MAINTENANCE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY. ALL
WARRANTY CLAIMS MUST BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE TO MOHAWK’S WARRANTY PARTS RETURN POLICY
(CONTACT MOHAWK’S SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION).
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER MIS-DIAGNOSING OF UNIT OR PARTS RETURNED THAT ARE NON-DEFECTIVE. THIS
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
LOST REVENUES OR BUSINESS HARM. THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR USE IN NORMAL COMMERCIAL
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE APPLICATIONS. A SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL WARRANTY MUST BE ISSUED FOR UNITS THAT
DEVIATE FROM INTENDED USAGE, SUCH AS HIGH CYCLE USAGE IN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS, OR USAGE IN
EXTREMELY ABUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS, ETC. MOHAWK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DECLINE RESPONSIBILITY WHEN
REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE OR ATTEMPTED BY OTHERS. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER LABOR. THIS WARRANTY
DOES NOT COVER DOWNTIME EXPENSES INCURRED WHEN UNIT IS IN REPAIR. THE LIFT MUST BE REGISTERED
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF INSTALLATION BY MAILING SUPPLIED WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD TO MOHAWK AND MUST
BE SIGNED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. THE MODEL NAME AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE
FURNISHED WITH ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS. THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT CONTAINS THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD. AND THE PURCHASER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY EXPRESSED IN
WRITING. THIS NON-TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ONLY. THIS WARRANTY IS
APPLICABLE TO UNITS LOCATED ONLY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA. CONTACT MOHAWK
RESOURCES LTD. FOR SPECIFIC WARRANTY PROVISIONS FOR UNITS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THESE COUNTRIES.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER NORMAL SURFACE WEAR ITEMS, ITEMS SUBJECT TO ABRASION, OR ITEMS USED
IN A CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT. SOME ITEMS ON LIFT ARE SUBJECT TO NORMAL “WEAR AND TEAR” AND ARE NOT
COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (ALL LIFTS):
STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS OF THIS UNIT ARE GUARANTEED FOR THE BELOW STATED TIME
FRAME, SPECIFIC TO MODEL LISTED, FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM FACTORY, AGAINST DEFECTS IN
WORKMANSHIP AND/OR MATERIALS WHEN LIFT IS INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
25-YEARS STRUCTURAL / 10 YEARS MECHANICAL: MODELS A-7, SYSTEM IA-10, LC-12, LC-12-3SA, LMF-12, TP-16, TP-
18, TP-20, TP-26, TP-30. STRUCTURAL ITEMS COVERED INCLUDE LEG, CARRIAGE, SWING ARM AND SLIDER
WELDMENTS (EXCLUDING NORMAL WEAR AREAS AS STATED ABOVE). MECHANICAL ITEMS COVERED INCLUDE
ROLLER BEARINGS AND LIFTING CHAIN.
5-YEAR: MODELS TL-7.
3-YEAR: MODELS TR-19, TR-25, FL-25, TR-30, TR-33, TR-35, TR-50, TR-75, TR-110, TR-120, MP-SERIES, RP-SERIES LIFTS.
2-YEAR: MODELS PARALLELOGRAM SERIES LIFTS.
1-YEAR: MODELS TD-1000, TD-2000, CT-1000, USL-6000.
POWER UNIT (ALL LIFTS):
ALL POWER UNIT COMPONENTS (MOTOR, PUMP AND RESERVOIR) ARE GUARANTEED FOR TWO YEARS FOR PARTS,
FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM FACTORY, AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND/OR MATERIALS WHEN THE
LIFT IS INSTALLED, CONNECTED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (ALL LIFTS):
ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (EXCLUDING MOTOR) ARE GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR FOR PARTS, FROM THE
DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM FACTORY, AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND/OR MATERIALS WHEN THE LIFT IS
INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
PNEUMATIC-AIR COMPONENTS (ALL LIFTS):
ALL PNEUMATIC (AIR) COMPONENTS (I.E. AIR CYLINDERS AND POPPET AIR VALVES) ARE GUARANTEED FOR ONE
YEAR FOR PARTS, FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM FACTORY, AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND/OR
MATERIALS WHEN THE LIFT IS INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.

HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS (MODEL SPECIFIC LIFTS):
THE FOLLOWING MODELS ARE GUARANTEED FOR 5 YEARS (PARTS ONLY), FROM DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM
FACTORY, FOR HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND/OR MATERIALS WHEN THE LIFT IS
INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS: A-7, SYSTEM IA-10, LC-12, LC-12-3SA, LMF-12, TP-16, TP-18,
TP-20, TP-26, TP-30.
ALL OTHER MODELS ARE GUARANTEED FOR TWO YEARS (PARTS ONLY), FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM
FACTORY, FOR HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND/OR MATERIALS WHEN THE LIFT IS
INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS (EXCLUDING USL-6000, WHICH IS ONE YEAR).
AFTER THE FIRST 5 YEARS FROM DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM FACTORY, THE “EXTENDED LIFETIME CYLINDER SEAL
WARRANTY” (BELOW) IS APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING MOHAWK LIFTS ONLY: A-7, SYSTEM IA-10, LC-12, LC-12-3SA,
LMF-12, TP-16, TP-18, TP-20, TP-26, TP-30. SEE MOHAWK’S “EXTENDED LIFETIME CYLINDER SEAL WARRANTY” FOR
SPECIFIC WARRANTY PROVISIONS FOR HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS.
THE “EXTENDED LIFETIME CYLINDER SEAL WARRANTY” IS AS FOLLOWS:
AS THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF A MOHAWK LIFT MANUFACTURED BY MOHAWK RESOURCES, LTD. YOU ARE
ENTITLED TO AN EXTENDED CYLINDER SEAL WARRANTY. TO QUALIFY FOR THIS WARRANTY, THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS MUST BE MET:
ALL LIFTS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH MOHAWK RESOURCES, LTD., P.O. BOX 110, 65 VROOMAN AVENUE,
AMSTERDAM, NY 12010, WITH THE ORIGINAL CUSTOMER NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF
INSTALLATION. (USE POSTAGE PAID WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF THE MANUAL
PROVIDED.)
MOHAWK’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO SUPPLYING MODEL SPECIFIC CYLINDER SEALS. THE
CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING OF THE SEALS. MOHAWK IS NOT RESPONSIBLE/LIABLE
FOR THE REBUILD OF CYLINDERS BY OTHERS. THIS WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND RUNS TO THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER ONLY.
STANDARD OPTIONS (ALL LIFTS):
ALL STANDARD OPTIONS OF THIS UNIT ARE GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR FOR PARTS, FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT
FROM FACTORY, AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND/OR MATERIALS WHEN LIFT IS INSTALLED AND USED
ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
CUSTOM LIFTS AND OPTIONS:
ALL “CUSTOM” LIFTS AND/OR “CUSTOM” OPTIONS ARE GUARANTEED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. CONSULT MOHAWK
FACTORY FOR DETAILS ON SPECIFIC CUSTOM LIFTS AND/OR OPTIONS.
WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS (ALL LIFTS):
ADJUSTMENTS: THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER CASUAL AND ROUTINE ADJUSTMENTS SUCH AS, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO: FITTINGS, ANCHOR BOLT RE-TIGHTENING, OR ANY SHIMMING OR ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED DURING A
PROPER AND PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS: IF THIS UNIT IS NOT MAINTAINED AND INSPECTED IN ACCORDANCE TO THE
RELEVANT SECTIONS IN THE USERS MANUAL FOR THIS SPECIFIC MODEL, WARRANTY IS VOID. OSHA, ANSI AND
MOHAWK REQUIRE THAT RECORDS MUST BE MAINTAINED TO PROVE THAT INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS
UNIT HAVE BEEN ROUTINELY PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
ABUSE: IF THIS UNIT IS FOUND TO BE OVERLOADED (PURPOSELY OR UNKNOWINGLY), USED IN A SITUATION BEYOND
ITS INTENDED FUNCTION, NOT MAINTAINED OR INSPECTED REGULARLY, OR USED IN AN ABUSIVE ENVIRONMENT OR
BEYOND NORMAL SHOP USAGE, ETC., THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IN ITS ENTIRETY.
NON-EXISTENT PROBLEMS: FOR SERVICE VISITS, PART REPLACEMENTS, LABOR, ETC. FOR PARTS FOUND TO BE
NON-DEFECTIVE, OR FOR A UNIT DIS-FUNCTION THAT DOES NOT EXIST, IT IS THE LIFT OWNER THAT REQUESTED THE
SERVICE VISIT WHO BEARS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL RELATED EXPENSES.
BATTERIES: ALL BATTERIES CARRY THE BATTERY MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
AND ABUSE PROVISIONS ARE AS STATED BY THE BATTERY MANUFACTURER. REFER TO BATTERY MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY.
SPECIAL/MODIFIED INSTALLATIONS: THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER “NON-TRADITIONAL” INSTALLATIONS.
INSTALLATIONS ARE TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS, OR THE WARRANTY IS VOID.
WEARABLE COMPONENTS: SOME ITEMS ON LIFTS (IE. SLIDE BLOCKS) ARE SUBJECT TO NORMAL “WEAR AND TEAR”
AND ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
* THIS WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ALL OTHER WARRANTY POLICIES PREVIOUSLY STATED AND IN ALL OTHER
MOHAWK PRODUCT SPECIFIC LITERATURE (MANUALS, BROCHURES, ETC.).

MOHAWK MODEL USL-6000-K
CONTENTS
TOPIC PAGE/FIGURE
1-TEXT
APPENDAGES 1-1
SPECIFICATIONS 1-2
SETUP 1-3
PACKINGLIST 1-4
SAFETY TIPS 1-5
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST / LIFTING PROCEDURES 1-6
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 1-7
TROUBLE SHOOTING 1-8
SERVICECHART 1-9
MAINTENANCE CHART 1-10
2-FIGURES / DIAGRAMS
USL-6000 LIFT LAYOUT 2-1
VEHICLE PLACEMENT 2-2
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC 2-3
RELIEF VALVE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 2-4
ARM WASHERS 2-5
SAFETY WARNING LABELS 2-6
3-PARTS PAGE #
PARTS DIAGRAM 1
POWER UNIT DOLLY ASSEMBLY 2
CYLINDERASSEMBLY 3
PNEUMATIC TUBING & FITTINGS LIST 4
HYDRAULIC TUBING & FITTINGS LIST 5
PARTS LIST 6 & 7
4-TOW BAR KIT
RELOCATION PROCEDURE 4-1
TOW BAR SETUP POSITION 4-2
TOW BAR PULLING POSITION 4-3
TOWBARASSEMBLY 4-4
PARTS LIST 4-5
ALL INFORMATION, ILLUSTRATIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BASED ON THE LATEST PRODUCT INFORMATION
AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF PRINTING. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
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MOHAWK MODEL USL-6000-K
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your garage equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or if the equipment has been dropped or damaged -
until it has been examined by a qualified serviceman.
3. Do not let cord or hoses come in contact with hot manifolds or moving fan blades.
4. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating equal to or more than that of the
equipment should be used. Cords rated for less current than the equipment may overheat. Care
should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.
5. Always unplug equipment from electrical outlet when not in use. Never use the cord to pull the plug
from the outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect
6. To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equipment in the vicinity of open containers of flammable
liquids (gasoline). WARNING: This equipment has internal arcing and sparking parts which should
not be exposed to flammable vapors. This equipment is only suitable for installation in a garage
having sufficient air circulation to be considered a non-hazardous location.
7. Adequate ventilation should be provided when working on operating internal combustion engines.
8. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from moving parts.
9. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use on wet surfaces or expose to rain.
10. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses,
they are NOT safety glasses.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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MOHAWK MODEL USL-6000-K
1-1
APPENDAGES
RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE INDIVIDUAL USER OR USING
ORGANIZATION FOR IMPROVING THIS PUBLICATION OR ANY
ASPECT OF THE PRODUCT ARE ENCOURAGED AND SHOULD BE
FORWARDED IN WRITING TO :
MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD.
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS
P.O. BOX 110
65 VROOMAN AVENUE
AMSTERDAM, NY, 12010
THIS IS NOT A VEHICLE LIFTING PROCEDURE MANUAL AND NO
ATTEMPT IS MADE OR IMPLIED HEREIN TO INSTRUCT THE USER
IN LIFTING METHODS PARTICULARLY TO THE INDIVIDUAL
APPLICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL.
RATHER, THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL ARE INTENDED AS A
BASE LINE FOR OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, TROUBLE
SHOOTING, AND PARTS LISTING OF THE UNIT AS IT STANDS
ALONE AND AS IT IS INTENDED AND ANTICIPATED TO BE USED
IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT.
PROPER APPLICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED HEREIN
IS LIMITED TO THE PARAMETERS DETAILED IN THE
SPECIFICATIONS AND THE USES SET FORTH IN THE DESCRIPTIVE
PASSAGES. ANY OTHER PROPOSED APPLICATION OF THIS
EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED AND SUBMITTED IN
WRITING TO MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD. FOR EXAMINATION.
THE USER ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR ALTERATION OF
THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL OR ANY
SUBSEQUENT DAMAGES.
DO NOT WELD, APPLY HEAT, OR MODIFY THIS EQUIPMENT IN ANY
MANNER WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM MOHAWK
RESOURCES LTD. CERTAIN ALLOY OR HEAT-TREATED
COMPONENTS MAY BE DISTORTED OR WEAKENED, RESULTING IN
AN UNSAFE CONDITION.
MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
DISTORTIONS WHICH RESULT FROM WELDING ON THIS
EQUIPMENT AFTER MANUFACTURING IS COMPLETED.
UNAUTHORIZED WELDING, APPLICATION OF HEAT, OR
MODIFICATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT VOIDS ANY AND / OR ALL
APPLICABLE WARRANTIES COVERING THIS EQUIPMENT.
ALL WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THIS EQUIPMENT ARE
CONTINGENT ON STRICT ADHERENCE TO THE MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES AND PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL.
KEEP ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE. INSURE ALL SAFETY
MECHANISMS ARE OPERABLE. KEEP HANDS, FEET, AND
CLOTHING AWAY FROM POWER-DRIVEN AND MOVING PARTS.
WARNING
•DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT IN A PIT OR DEPRESSION DUE
TO FIRE OR EXPLOSION RISK
IMPORTANT NOTE
A LEVEL FLAT FLOOR IS REQUIRED FOR PROPER OPERATION OF
THIS UNIT. IF A FLOOR IS OF QUESTIONABLE SLOPE/PITCH,
CONSIDER RELOCATING THE UNIT TO A MORE SUITABLE
LOCATION. THIS UNIT MUST BE USED ON A STRUCTURALLY
SOUND FLAT FLOOR.
CAUTION
THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL COULD BE
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS IF IMPROPERLY OR CARELESSLY
OPERATED. FOR THE PROTECTION OF ALL PERSONS AND
EQUIPMENT, ONLY COMPETENTLY TRAINED OPERATORS WHO
ARE CRITICALLY AWARE OF THE PROPER OPERATING
PROCEDURES, POTENTIAL DANGERS, AND SPECIFIC
APPLICATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO
TOUCH THE CONTROLS AT ANY TIME.
SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DEPENDENT ON USE,
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATION PROCEDURES
OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL ALONG WITH THE MAINTENANCE
AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES WITH CONSIDERATION OF
PREVAILING CONDITIONS.
THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL IS NEITHER
DESIGNED NOR INTENDED FOR ANY APPLICATION ALONE OR IN
CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT THAT INVOLVES
THE LIFTING OR MOVING OF PERSONS.
ALWAYS CONSULT THE VEHICLE LIFTING GUIDE FOR THE
PROPER LIFTING POINTS ON ANY VEHICLE. THESE GUIDES ARE
AVAILABLE FROM THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS.
AFTER LIFTING THE VEHICLE TO THE DESIRED HEIGHT, ALWAYS
LOWER THE UNIT ONTO THE MECHANICAL SAFETIES. THE
FORMING OF GOOD OPERATIONAL WORK HABITS WILL
ELIMINATE OVERSIGHTS IN THE USE OF PROVIDED SAFETY
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MOHAWK MODEL USL-6000-K
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USL-6000-K SPECIFICATIONS
USL-6000-K SPECIFICATIONS
LIFT TYPE / SCISSOR ELECTRIC /
HYDRAULIC
LIFTING CAPACITY
ON PLATFORMS
ON EXTENDED ARMS
6,000 LBS.
4,000 LBS
LIFTING SPEED
APPROX. 90 SECONDS
LIFTING HEIGHT (PAD) 72 1/2 INCHES
STROKE 67 INCHES
OVERALL LENGTH 98 1/2 INCHES
OVERALL WIDTH 45 3/8 INCHES
MINIMUM PLATFORM
HEIGHT 4 3/4 INCHES
WIDTH BETWEEN
PLATFORMS 23 3/4 INCHES
PLLATFORM LENGTH 68 INCHES
PLATFORM WIDTH 9 INCHES
MECHANICAL LOCKS MULTI-POSITION
EVERY 6 INCHES
SHIPPING WEIGHT 1,950 LBS.
POWER UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
BRAND NAME MONARCH
MODEL M-4509-0104
POWER UNIT TYPE VERTICAL
MOTOR VOLTAGE, VAC 115 VAC
F.L.A. AT RATED
CAPACITY 13.6 AMP
MOTOR HORSEPOWER 1
MOTOR PHASE SINGLE
MOTOR CYCLE / HERTZ 60
MOTOR SPEED ( R.P.M. ) 1725
PUMP FLOW ( G.P.M. ) 0.9 @ 1725 R.P.M.
RELIEF VALVE
SETTING 2300 P.S.I.
MAX WORKING
PRESSURE 2000 P.S.I.
RESERVOIR CAPACITY 3 GALLONS
HYDRAULIC FLUID
MEDIUM DEXRON III
PERFORMANCE TABLE
1000 1500 2000 3000
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
PUMP PRESSURE
(
PSI
)
LOAD
( LBS
)
0
2500300
6,000
SUGGESTED SITE SELECTION / BAY SIZE
WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT
9 FEET 18 FEET 10 FEET
NOTE
THE PLACEMENT OF THE UNIT IS DETERMINED BY THE
TYPE
( LENGTH, WIDTH, HEIGHT ) OF VEHICLE BEING SERVICED.

MOHAWK MODEL USL-6000-K
1-3
MOHAWK MODEL USL-6000-K SETUP
IMPORTANT
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY. BE FAMILIAR WITH PART NAMES AND HAVE A GOOD UNDERSTANDING
OF HOW THIS UNIT IS ASSEMBLED AND HOW INDIVIDUAL PARTS OPERATE BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE UNIT.
NOTE
THE PLACEMENT OF THE UNIT IS DETERMINED BY THE TYPE ( LENGTH, WIDTH, HEIGHT ) OF VEHICLE BEING
SERVICED. ALLOW AMPLE ROOM (THREE TO FOUR FEET) FOR WALKWAYS ETC.
REVIEW THE PACKING LIST (PG 1-4) IN THIS
MANUAL TO VERIFY ALL SUPPLIED PARTS. IF
MISSING PARTS ARE NOTED, THEY CAN BE
OBTAINED BY CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL
MOHAWK DISTRIBUTOR, BY CALLING
1-800-833-2006 OR FAXING TO 1-518-842-1289.
REQUESTS CAN ALSO BE SENT BY E-MAIL TO
[email protected]
CUT ALL BANDING AND DISCARD. REMOVE LIFT
AND SHIPPING CRATE FROM PALLET. REMOVE
POWER UNIT DOLLY SUB-ASSEMBLY FROM CRATE
AND ASSEMBLE WHEELS. SEE POWER UNIT
DOLLY ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM (PG 3-5)
REMOVE THE TANK PLUG ON THE POWER UNIT
RESERVOIR AND DISCARD.
VERIFY FLUID LEVEL. LEVEL SHOULD BE 1/2 INCH
BELOW UPPER TANK PORTS ON THE POWER UNIT
RESERVOIR WHEN UNIT IS FULLY LOWERED.
INSTALL THE BREATHER CAP.
CONNECT INCOMING AIR SUPPLY TO POPPET
VALVE BESIDE POWER UNIT. SEE PNUEMATIC
TUBING & FITTING LIST (PG 2-4).
CONNECT HYDRAULIC LINE AND AIR LINE FROM
POWER UNIT TO CONNECTIONS AT LIFT. ENSURE
THAT ALL FITTINGS ARE TIGHTENED. SEE
HYDRAULIC AND PNUEMATIC TUBING &
FITTING LISTS (PG 2-3 & 2-4).
CONNECT THE PIVOT PADS TO THE PLATFORMS
USING THE PIVOT PAD PINS AND WASHERS. NOTE
SPECIFIC PLACEMENT OF WASHERS.
(REFER TO PG 3-2)
CONNECT INCOMING POWER TO POWER UNIT. SEE
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (PG 2-5)
BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM:
RAISE UNIT FULLY. FOR NEXT STEP, HAVE CLOTH
AVAILABLE TO WIPE UP DRIPPING HYDRAULIC
FLUID.
- CAUTION -
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE CAN BE
INHERENTLY DANGEROUS IF NOT PERFORMED TO
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE. ALWAYS USE
CAUTION WHEN BLEEDING UNIT, AND NEVER
REMOVE PLUGS FULLY. BE AWARE AND STAY
CLEAR OF ANY PROJECTING FLUID.
SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY LOOSEN
(DO NOT REMOVE)PLUGS ON ENDS OF BOTH
BARRELS OF CYLINDERS UNTIL AIR BUBBLES
FORM (APPROXIMATELY A QUARTER TO HALF A
FULL TURN). WAIT FOR CYLINDERS TO FINISH
VENTING TRAPPED AIR. TIGHTEN PLUGS. FULLY
LOWER UNIT.
RAISE UNIT FULLY AND OBSERVE SMOOTH
LIFTING. IF LIFT IS VIBRATING WHILE LIFTING,
REPEAT PROCEDURE FOR BLEEDING HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM.
FULLY CYCLE THE UNIT THREE TIMES TO
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE FUNCTIONS OF
THE UNIT, AND TO ALLOW ALL AIR TO BE
REMOVED FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
ENSURE PROPER LOCK ENGAGEMENT & TEST
LOCK DISENGAGEMENT BY PRESSING THE LOCK
RELEASE BUTTON ON THE POWER UNIT DOLLY
ASSEMBLY.

MUST BE INITIALED & SIGNED
USL-6000-K PARTS BOX CONTENTS:
File: QC-USL-6000-K.xls Rev: 4/6/2009
NAME DESCRIPTION QTY
006-030-000 Main Components
006-030-188 USL-6000-K Scissor Lift Assembly 1
601-600-030 Pallet, 48" x 100" 1
601-600-055 Shipping Carton 1
006-030-105 Tow Bar 1
006-030-189 P.U.Cart 1
006-010-008 Shipping Carton Packing
601-300-048 Power Unit w/ Switch & Plug 1
601-620-031 Rubber Block, 1" Thk x 4" x 4" 8
006-030-114 Height Adapter, 3" 4
025-002-126 Height Adapter Bracket 1
006-030-115 Lifting Pad Weldment, USL-6000-K 4
601-630-001 Spray Paint, Red 1
601-630-002 Spray, Paint, Yellow 1
006-010-190 Manual Assembly, USL-6000-K 1
006-030-116 Pivot Pad Pin, 2" Hex x 1 13/16 Lg 4
006-030-113 Pivot Pad, 3/4 Thk x 6" x 15 3/8 4
006-010-046 Hose Assembly, 1/4 x 18 Feet Long (Hyd) 1
006-010-432 Hose, Black Plastic, 1/4" Tube x 234" Long (Air) 1
601-800-054 Safety Warning Placard, Plastic 1
006-030-185 Bolt, M12 x 75 (W/Tow Bar Option) 1
006-030-186 Nut, Plain, M12 (w/Tow Bar Option) 1
006-030-106 Tow Bar Support Weldment 1
006-010-082 Parts Bag 1
006-030-146 Power Unit Dolly Leg 1
006-010-082 Parts Bag
006-010-184 Main Pivot Shim (Pivot Pad Washer) 1 1/2" 4
007-007-17
8
Washer, 13 gauge x 2 1/2 OD x 1.406 ID 4
600-710-010 Washer, Flat, 1" 2
601-310-005 Breather Cap 1
601-520-002 Elbow, 90 Deg, 1/8 NPT To 1/4" Tube 2
006-030-177 Quick Coupler, 1/4 Female NPT, Sleeve Type, 1/4" Body (Air) 1
006-030-178 Reducer, 1/4 Male Pipe to 1/8 Fem Pipe 1
006-030-182 Quick Coupler, 3/8 Female NPT, Sleeve Type (Hyd) 1
006-030-183 3/8 Street 90 Degree 1
601-420-004 Straight, 3/8 Male Pipe to #6 JIC 1
601-420-017 Elbow, 90 Deg, #6 ORB To #6 JIC 1
601-420-121 Elbow, 90 Deg, 1/4" Female NPT To 1/8" Male NPT 1
601-510-004 Poppet Valve, Pneumatic, 3-Way 1
601-510-005 Poppet Valve Push Button W/Allen Wrench 1
601-600-029 Plastic Pull Tie, 8 1/2" Long 25
006-010-197 Front Pivot Pad Shim Washer, 16 Ga x 2 1/2 OD x 1.033 ID 2
600-640-001 Bolt, 5/16-18 NC x 1" Lg, Grd 5 4
600-710-003 Washer, Flat, 5/16 4
600-690-001 Nut, Lock, 5/16-18 NC 4
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MOHAWK MODEL USL-6000-K
1-5
SAFETY TIPS
PLEASE POST THESE SAFETY TIPS IN A PLACE WHERE THE OPERATOR WILL BE
CONSTANTLY REMINDED OF THEIR IMPORTANCE. ALWAYS REFER TO THE LIFTS SPECIFIC
SAFETY, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
( A COPY IS INCLUDED IN THE PARTS BOX )
WARNING!!
ALWAYS PLACE VEHICLE’S CENTER OF GRAVITY OVER INDICATED MARK ON PLATFORMS TO ENSURE
SAFE LEVEL LIFTING. OFF CENTER LIFTING CAN RESULT IN A DANGEROUS AND UNSTABLE CONDITION
THAT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND MAY RESULT IN BODILY HARM TO THE OPERATOR.
(REFER TO FIGURE 2-2 FOR PROPER PLACEMENT OF VEHICLE)
•OPERATING VALVES, SWITCHES, AND LOCKING DEVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO BLOCK OR OVERRIDE THEM.
•NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR LIFT BEYOND STATED LIFTING CAPACITY.
•DO NOT ALLOW CUSTOMERS OR BY-STANDERS TO OPERATE THE LIFT OR TO BE IN A LIFTING AREA
DURING ITS OPERATION. ONLY PROPERLY TRAINED PERSONNEL SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE THE
UNIT. EVERY EFFORT SHOULD BE MADE TO KEEP FEET AND ARMS FROM BENEATH THE UNIT AND AWAY
FROM PINCH POINTS WHILE RAISING AND LOWERING LIFT.
•NEVER RAISE A VEHICLE WITH PERSONS INSIDE.
•NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE A LIFT IF IT APPEARS TO BE MALFUNCTIONING OR IF BROKEN OR
DAMAGED PARTS ARE EVIDENT.
•BE SURE WORK AREA AROUND THE LIFT IS CLEAR AND FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS.
( DEBRIS, GREASE, OIL, ETC. )
•PERFORM THE PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST, PER INSTRUCTIONS, BEFORE RAISING VEHICLE TO DESIRED
HEIGHT.
•BEFORE REMOVING VEHICLE FROM THE LIFT AREA, REMOVE THE RUBBER LIFT PADS, HEIGHT ADAPTERS
AND / OR SWING ARMS FROM BENEATH THE VEHICLE.
•ALWAYS REMOVE TOW BAR AND TOW BAR SUPPORT FROM LIFT PRIOR TO POSITIONING VEHICLE OVER
LIFT AND PRIOR TO RAISING LIFT.
•DO NOT STACK RUBBER LIFTING PADS MORE THAN 2 HIGH.

MOHAWK MODEL USL-6000-K
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PRE - OPERATION CHECK LIST
TRAINED OPERATOR
•THE OPERATOR MUST BE FULLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED
TO SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT
OF THIS SPECIFIC MAKE AND MODEL.
ABSENCE OF OBSTRUCTIONS
•THE TOTAL WORK AREA MUST BE FREE OF ANY AND ALL
OBSTRUCTIONS AND BE GENERALLY CLEAN. ( FREE OF OIL
AND DEBRIS )
VISUAL INSPECTION
•THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE UNIT WITH A TRAINED EYE,
NOTING ANY PROBLEM AREAS. REPORT ANY
QUESTIONABLE ITEMS AND MAKE ADJUSTMENTS/ REPAIRS
AS NEEDED.
NO LOAD PERFORMANCE CHECK
•ALL MECHANICAL SAFETIES OPERATE PROPERLY AND
CONSISTENTLY.
•NO EXTERNAL FLUID LEAKS.
•NO BLEED DOWN.
•EFFORTLESS AND SIMULTANEOUS MOVEMENT.
•LEVEL LIFTING.
•CONTROLS FUNCTION PROPERLY.
•TOW BAR AND TOW BAR SUPPORT ARE REMOVED FROM
UNIT.
PREVIOUS DAY' S OPERATION REPORT
•VERIFY WITH SUPERVISOR THAT THERE WERE NO
PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED THE PREVIOUS DAY. IF THERE
WERE ANY PROBLEMS, VERIFY THAT ALL NECESSARY
REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
LIFTING PROCEDURES
OPERATION
PERFORM PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST ITEM BY ITEM.
ENSURE UNIT IS COMPLETELY LOWERED.
POSITION THE VEHICLE ONTO THE UNIT. ENSURE THAT TIRES
STRADDLE LIFT PLATFORMS WITH ADEQUATE CLEARANCE
POSITION THE VEHICLE AS INDICATED BY THE MFG’S
RECOMMENDED LIFT POINTS. REFER TO VEHICLE FRAME LIFT
POINT GUIDE SUPPLIED WITH LIFT.
NOTE
•ALIGN THE CENTER OF GRAVITY ( C.G. ) OF THE VEHICLE
WITH THE MARK INDICATED ON THE LIFTING PLATFORMS.
POSITION SWING ARMS, LIFTING PADS, HEIGHT ADAPTERS,
RUBBER PADS AND/OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF UNDER
FRAME CONTACT POINTS OF THE VEHICLE TO BE RAISED.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR RAISING UNIT. RAISE UNIT
APPROXIMATELY THREE INCHES. ENSURE PROPER PAD
ENGAGEMENT WITH VEHICLE.
TO RAISE
•ENGAGE THE UP-BUTTON ON THE POWER UNIT.
•RAISE VEHICLE TO THE DESIRED WORKING HEIGHT.
•LOWER THE UNIT ONTO THE MECHANICAL SAFETIES.
TO LOWER
•INSPECT THE LIFTING AREA TO INSURE THAT ALL
PERSONNEL AND DEBRIS HAVE BEEN CLEARED FROM THE
LIFTING AREA.
•ENGAGE THE UP-BUTTON ON THE POWER UNIT.
•RAISE UNIT APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE INCHES.
•DISENGAGE THE MECHANICAL SAFETIES BY PRESSING AND
HOLDING THE LOCK RELEASE BUTTON.
•LOWER UNIT TO THE DESIRED WORKING HEIGHT BY
PULLING THE DOWN HANDLE.
•LOWER THE UNIT ONTO THE MECHANICAL SAFETIES BY
RELEASING THE LOCK RELEASE BUTTON AND CONTINUING
TO HOLD THE DOWN HANDLE.
•IF WORK IS COMPLETE, CONTINUE LOWERING THE
UNIT TO FLOOR WHILE MAINTAINING THE LOCK RELEASE
BUTTON.

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL ONLY
DAILY
•PERFORM THE PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST.
•REPORT ANY AND ALL EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS
IMMEDIATELY.
•CLEAN ALL MOVING PARTS. IF OXIDIZATION IS OCCURRING
USE A LIGHT LUBRICANT. (WD - 40 OR EQUIVALENT )
•KEEP AREA AROUND THIS EQUIPMENT FREE OF DIRT, SAND,
WATER, ETC.
WEEKLY
PERFORM THE DAILY OPERATION CHECK LIST.
WIPE CLEAN, THE CYLINDERS' WIPER SEALS. REMOVE ANY
WEEPING OIL AND DUST.
VERIFY FLUID LEVEL. WITH THE UNIT FULLY LOWERED, THE
FLUID LEVEL WILL BE 1/2 INCH BELOW THE BREATHER CAP
PORT. USE DEXRON III AS REPLACEMENT FLUID.
CYCLE UNIT TO FULL HEIGHT, NOTE ANY UNUSUAL NOISES,
INSPECT UNIT FOR WORN OR DEFORMED PARTS.
MONTHLY
INSPECT ALL HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS FOR LEAKS,
DEFORMATION, WEAR OR CORROSION.
TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS AND HYDRAULIC FITTINGS AS
REQUIRED.
1. ALL O - RING BOSS FITTING JAM NUTS ARE TO BE
TIGHTENED TO 15 FOOT POUNDS TORQUE.
2. ALL PIPE FITTINGS, IF LEAKING ARE TO BE REMOVED,
RE-SEALED, AND RE - INSTALLED. ( SELECT - UNITE
THREAD SEALANT OR EQUIVALENT ON FITTING
THREADS )
INSPECT ALL BUSHINGS FOR UNUSUAL OR EXCESSIVE WEAR.
SEMI- ANNUAL TRAINING
QUALIFY / RE-QUALIFY ALL PERSONNEL IN THE SAFE
OPERATION OF THIS UNIT.
ANNUALLY
REPLACE AND RE-BLEED THE HYDRAULIC FLUID. ALWAYS USE
A CLEAN FUNNEL AND FILTER. USE DEXRON III HYDRAULIC
FLUID.
INSPECT ALL BUSHINGS FOR UNUSUAL OR EXCESSIVE WEAR.
PERFORM THE DAILY, WEEKLY, AND MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES.

MOHAWK MODEL USL-6000-K
1-8
TROUBLE SHOOTING
WARNING : NEVER ATTEMPT TO LOOSEN HYDRAULIC FITTINGS, OR OVERRIDE SAFETY DEVICES IN AN
ATTEMPT TO CORRECT A PROBLEM. ALL TESTS ARE TO BE PERFORMED WITH NO VEHICLE.
NOT RAISING LOAD
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
LOW HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL LOWER UNIT. REMOVE RESERVOIR BREATHER CAP. FILL UNIT TO WITHIN 1/2
INCH BELOW PORT. USE DEXRON III TRANSMISSION / HYDRAULIC FLUID.
PRESSURE RELIEF ADJUSTMENT REFER TO POWER UNIT SPECIFICATIONS.
PRESSURE RELIEF CONTAMINATION REFER TO POWER UNIT SPECIFICATIONS. REMOVE AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM
VALVE ASSEMBLY.
VOLTAGE TO POWER UNIT REFER TO POWER UNIT SPECIFICATIONS. CONSULT AN ELECTRICIAN
UNIT OVERLOADED VEHICLE TO HEAVY TO BE RAISED
NOT LOWERING
MECHANICAL LOCKS ENGAGED RAISE UNIT. DISENGAGE MECHANICAL LOCKS.
NO AIR TO LOCK RELEASE CYLINDER ENSURE AIR PRESSURE TO LOCK RELEASE SYSTEM (40 PSI MINIMUM)
OBSTRUCTION UNDER VEHICLE OR LIFT REMOVE OBSTRUCTION.
RAISING UNEVEN
SHOP FLOOR UNEVEN USE ON CLEAN, FLAT, LEVEL SURFACE.
VEHICLE NOT PROPERLY CENTERED. MAKE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS TO CENTER VEHICLE.
VEHICLE C.O.G. TO BE POSITIONED OVER MARKERS INDICATED
ON SIDES OF PLATFORMS
SLOW DRIFT DOWN
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
SAFETIES NOT ENGAGED RAISE UNIT TO RE-ENGAGE SAFETIES. THEN LOWER UNIT ONTO SAFETIES.
POWER UNIT LOWERING VALVE CONTAMINATION BACK FLUSH POWER UNIT : PULL DOWN ON THE LOWERING HANDLE, THEN
ENGAGE THE UP BUTTON AT THE SAME TIME. RUN UNIT APPROX. 10 SEC.
EXTERNAL HYDRAULIC LEAKS (NOTE: TIGHTEN ALL FITTINGS PER SPECIFICATIONS.)
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
CYLINDER SEAL THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE CYLINDER. VERIFY LEAK ORIGIN. FITTINGS ARE TO
BE TIGHTENED PER SPECIFICATIONS
BAD FLAIR OR FITTING REMOVE THE HYDRAULIC TUBING AND INSPECT FLAIR AND FITTING FOR
DEFORMATION. REPLACE IF NEEDED.
BAD O-RING ( O-RING TYPE FITTINGS ) CHANGE O-RING
LOOSE PIPE FITTING REMOVE, RESEAL, AND RE-INSTALL FITTING.
SEAL ALL PIPE FITTING CONNECTIONS WITH THREAD SEALANT MOHAWK
PART # 601-610-002 NOTE: DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE.

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