The Handy 21660 User manual

HANDY, DIVISION OF JANCO INDUSTRIES INC.
600 West 2nd Ave. Sully, IA 50251 –Ph: 855-752-5446 –www.handyindustries.com
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P/N 21660 -INSTRUCTIONS -PARTS DRAWING - PARTS LIST
HANDY LIMITED WARRANTY
Handy, Division of Janco Industries, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of this product, all parts to be free from defects
in manufacture for a period of one (1) year from date of delivery. Notice of a defective part must be received in writing at
Handy Division of Janco Industries, Inc. within one (1) year of purchase. All defective parts must be returned to Handy
Industries and which, upon our examination any parts which are defective in manufacture or workmanship, will be
replaced or put in good operating condition. This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from accident, improper
installation, repair, operation or maintenance, negligence or neglect. The cost of such replacement or repair shall be
exclusive remedy for any breach of any warranty and Handy Industries shall not be liable to any person for consequential
damage, or injury, or commercial loss resulting from any breach of warranty. Handy Industries makes no warranty or
merchantability, makes no warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and makes no other warranty expressed or implied,
including implied warranty arising from the course or dealing or usage of the trade.

HANDY, DIVISION OF JANCO INDUSTRIES INC.
600 West 2nd Ave. Sully, IA 50251 –Ph: 855-752-5446 –www.handyindustries.com
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Remove contents from carton, and make sure all pieces are accounted for.
2. Take mount 21625 and place it on the lift top at the front of the lift, then take mount 21630 (21665 if
mounting to Gruntavore Lift) and place it under the lift top. Use 6-3/8” bolts provided to bolt through the mounts
securing them to the lift top. Please see diagram below for bolting configuration.
NOTE: Customer may need to drill additional holes in their lift top depending on the age of the
lift. If so use mount 21625 as a template to mark holes. 6-3/8” bolts are required to mount the
Deck Hand to a lift top.

HANDY, DIVISION OF JANCO INDUSTRIES INC.
600 West 2nd Ave. Sully, IA 50251 –Ph: 855-752-5446 –www.handyindustries.com
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3. Once mounts are securely bolted to lift top, take mast assembly 21600 and slide receiver tube into
mount. Use (2) provided 1/2" pins to lock mast in place. One pin location is on the inside of mount
21630, the second is on the mast tube just under the winch mount.
4. Remove scotch tie used to secure lift arm to winch mount for shipping. Check 3 pin locations to
ensure snap rings did not come off during shipping. See figure 2
5. To install handle. First put shim on stud, followed by handle. Then install washer and retaining nut
provided. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUT, Tighten nut by hand using an end wrench, DO NOT use
impact wrench. Twisting off the stud voids winch warranty. Raise lift arm slightly by cranking winch
clockwise, this will allow room to place support tube 21633 into 21610.
Use (2) provided 1/2" bolts, lock washers, and nuts to secure the support tube into the lift arm.
6. Slide wheel perch 21620 onto support tube, one at each end. Use (2) provided 5/16" quick pins to
lock wheel perches in place.
7. Crank Deck Hand all the way up, and back down, empty. Look for any binding of the cable or
rollers to ensure smooth operation. Cycle safety lock off and on to ensure smooth operation.
8. Put the Deck Hand to work for you.

HANDY, DIVISION OF JANCO INDUSTRIES INC.
600 West 2nd Ave. Sully, IA 50251 –Ph: 855-752-5446 –www.handyindustries.com
USER INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Load front tires of the mower or item lifting onto the wheel pads. NOTE: 500 lbs Max Weight Limit
2. Using tie down straps provided, place strap over tires and tighten until front tires are secure.
3. Place mower transmission into neutral. Disengage the parking brake. Disengage the hydro-stat if
equipped. This procedure will allow the rear tires to roll freely.
4. Be sure the safety lever is engaged on the lift before operating. The safety lock should be in the
ON position, for lock to engage in detent teeth.
5. Rotate the handle clockwise to raise lift to desired height.
6. To lower the lift: Raise lift enough to release pressure on safety lock. Move lever to OFF position.
Turn the crank handle counter clock-wise to lower.
WARNING: NEVER OPERATE (START ENGINE) ON ANY EQUIPMENT
WHILE IT IS LOADED ON TO THE DECK HAND. KEEP HANDS CLEAR
OF MOVING PARTS WHILE RAISING OR LOWERING THE DECK HAND.
FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPORT CALL: 855-752-5446