Vestil PTM-GPT User manual

Rev .July 17, 2018 PTM-GPT, MANUAL
Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
PTM-GPT Powered Trailer Mover
Instruction Manual
Receiving instructions:
After delivery, remove the packaging from the product. Inspect the product closely to determine
whether it sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered, record a complete description of it
on the bill of lading. If the product is undamaged, discard the packaging.
NOTE:
The end-user is solely responsible for confirming that product design, use, and maintenance comply
with laws, regulations, codes, and mandatory standards applied where the product is used.
Replacement Parts and Technical Assistance:
If you have questions that are not addressed in these instructions and to order replacement parts,
labels, and accessories, call [phone] and ask for the Service and Parts Department. The
department can also be contacted online at http://www.vestilmfg.com/parts_info.htm.
Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703
Telephone: [phone] -or- Toll Free [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.vestilmfg.com/ e-mail: [email protected]
Table of Contents
Specifications…………………...…………................................................................................................... 2
Signal Words……….………………............................................................................................................. 2
Safe Use Recommendations……............................................................................................................... 2 - 3
Operation……………...…………………………............................................................................................3
Hitch Assembly Controls…………………………………………………………………………………………...4
Using the Hitch………………..………….………………………………………………………………………… 4
Parking Brake………………………………...................................................................................................5
Manual Mode……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Inspections and Maintenance…………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 – 6
FIG. 1: Complete Exploded View……………………….…………………………………………………………7 – 8
FIG. 2: Power Unit Exploded View……………………………………………………………………………….. 9
FIG. 3: Sprocket Drive (Right Side) Exploded View……………………………………………………………. 10
FIG. 4: Sprocket Drive (Left Side) Exploded View……………………………………………………………… 11
FIG. 5: Handle Assembly Exploded View…………..…………………………………………………………… 12
Labeling Diagram…….…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13
Limited Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14

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SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions and other product attributes appear in the diagrams and table below.
SIGNAL WORDS:
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to direct the reader’s attention to important safety-related
messages. These messages describe uses of the product that could result in personal injury or property
damage. Each signal word corresponds to a specific hazard level. The following are definitions of signal
words that might appear in this manual.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or
MODERATE injury.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that
might damage the product.
SAFE USE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Vestil strives to identify all foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However,
material handling is dangerous and no manual can address every risk. Ultimately the most effective
way to prevent injury is for the operator to apply sound judgment whenever using this device.
Improper or careless operation of this device might result in serious personal injuries.
Read and understand this entire manual before assembling, using or servicing the product.Read the
manual whenever necessary to refresh your understanding of proper operation and maintenance procedures. An
instruction manual for the gasoline engine is provided with this unit. Read the entire manual before operating the
mover for the first time.
DO NOT exceed the capacity of your mover. (See label 287 in “Labeling Diagram” on p. 13 and table above).
Inspect the mover as suggested in “Inspections and Maintenance” on pages 5-6. DO NOT use the device unless
it is in normal condition.
ONLY use the mover to transport trailers across level surfaces! DO NOT attempt to tow a trailer up/down sloped
terrain. NEVER park the mover on sloped terrain. Park the mover on level ground and apply the parking brake.
(Warnings continue on page 3)
Model Service Range of
Ball Hitch
Uniform Pulling
Capacity
Hitch Lifting Capacity
(Max. Tongue Weight) Net Weight
PMT-GPT 13” to 24”
(33.0cm to 61.0cm)
12,000 lb.
(5,454.5 kg)
1,000 lb.
(454.5kg)
549 lb.
(249.5 kg)

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(continued from p. 2)
Only use this product to tow trailers. While using the mover, DO NOT allow people to ride on it, on the trailer, or
on/in the vehicle on the trailer.
Only use the mover to tow a trailer if you are familiar with the controls.
Select the proper ball hitch for the trailer. DO NOT use the mover if the trailer cannot be securely mounted on the
ball hitch. DO NOT use a ball that is too small for the trailer.
DO NOT modify the mover in any way without express, written approval from Vestil. Unapproved modifications
automatically void the Limited Warranty (see p. 14) and might make the product unsafe to use.
DO NOT use this product UNLESS every label shown in the “Labeling diagram” on p. 13 is in place, undamaged,
and easily readable.
Proper maintenance is essential to keep this product in normal condition and to maximize the
service life of the unit.
oDO NOT fill the hydraulic system with brake fluid or jack oils. Only fill the hydraulic system with either anti-wear
hydraulic oil, viscosity grade 150 SUS at 100°F (ISO 32cSt at 40°C) or Dexron transmission fluid.
oFill the engine with oil and gasoline as instructed in the manufacturer’s manual. Perform maintenance on the
engine as directed in the manual.
OPERATION:
Starting the engine and controlling direction of movement:
1. Find the choke and throttle controls for the engine. Apply the engine starting procedure in the manufacturer’s
instruction manual.
2. Squeeze the kill switch bale against the handle with one hand and pull the starter cord with the other hand.
3. After the engine starts, set the choke switch to the open position and allow the engine to warm up for a few
minutes.
4. Set the engine throttle to the desired speed: increasing the throttle will increase the speed and vice versa.
Propulsion:
a. To move forward, squeeze the right side of the direction control lever towards the handle. The further the lever is
moved the faster the unit moves. To stop, release the lever.
b. To move in reverse, squeeze the left side of the lever towards the handle.
c. Practice shifting between forward and reverse. When moving heavy loads, drive more slowly to decrease power
demand on the engine.
NOTE: Do not quickly shift from forward to reverse or vice versa. Sudden shifts might damage the transaxle.
Steering:
Steer the unit by swinging the handle to one side or the other. While turning, the rpm’s of the outer drive wheel
increase and the rpm’s of the inner drive wheel decrease. When turning sharply in one direction or the other, the
difference between rpm’s of the wheels is greater (i.e. the outer wheel turns much faster than the inner wheel).
Forward Reverse
Kill switch
bale (yellow)
Handle
(blue)
Direction control lever
Drive wheel
Handle
assembly
Hydraulic oil
tank
Motor

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HITCH ASSEMBLY CONTROLS:
Raising and lowering the hitch:
1. Release the direction control lever.
2. Adjust the engine throttle to mid-speed.
3. Raise the hitch assembly:
a. Grasp the knob of the hitch control lever and lift it. The piston (of the hydraulic cylinder) extends and causes
the hitch assembly to rise.
b. Releasing the lever causes to piston to stop extending.
c. When the piston is fully extended, the hitch assembly is fully elevated. Release the control lever as soon as
full extension is achieved. Do not continue to hold the control lever when the piston is fully extended. The
hydraulic fluid might overheat and cause permanent damage to the hydraulic system.
4. Lower the hitch assembly: [NOTE: The engine does not have to be running to lower the hitch assembly.]
a. Press the hitch control lever down.
b. The load will be lowered at a controlled speed. Releasing the lever will cause the load to stop and hold
position. The lowering speed can be adjusted. If the load is lowered too quickly, a safety device called a
velocity fuse (in the cylinder) will close. When the fuse is closed, hydraulic fluid cannot flow from the cylinder
to the reservoir. Consequently, the piston cannot retract and the hitch does not lower. If this happens, you
must reset the velocity fuse by raising the hitch.
To hitch a trailer to the mover:
5. Lower the hitch assembly. See step 4 (above).
6. Make sure that the correct ball hitch is pointing upwards. Ball diameter is stamped into the flat, top surface of each
hitch ball. To change ball hitches, unpin the hitch from the receiver by removing the hitch pin and retaining pin,
orienting the hitch with the appropriate ball on top, and reconnecting the hitch to the receiver.
7. Drive the mover to the trailer. Position it in front of the trailer with the ball hitch directly below tongue of the trailer.
8. Use the hitch control lever (see step 3) to raise the ball hitch into the receiver. Then, apply the hitch lock (on the
trailer tongue) to secure the ball inside the receiver.
9. Raise the hitch assembly only a high as necessary to ensure that the trailer moves freely.
10. Drive the trailer to the desired location by following the “Propulsion” and “Steering” sections on p. 3.
11. To disconnect the trailer from the mover, unlock the hitch. Then, lower the hitch assembly by pressing down the
hitch control lever until the ball hitch is completed disengaged from the tongue of the trailer.
Hitch
control
lever
Hitch assembly
Hydraulic cylinder
1
7
/8” ball
2” ball
2
5
/16” ball
USING THE HITCH:
Hitch pin
Retaining
pin
Receiver

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PARKING BRAKE:
This product is equipped with a parking brake. This brake should be applied when the unit is motionless Do not
use the parking brake to slow the unit.
1. To apply the brake pull the brake lever up until it locks.
2. To release the brake, push the lever downward.
NOTE: ONLY park the mover on level ground.
Unload the hydraulic system before putting away the mover. Completely
lower the hitch assembly and detach the trailer from the hitch ball.
MANUAL/NEUTRAL MODE:
The unit can be moved manually by putting the transmission into “neutral”.
When in neutral, the drive wheels are decoupled from the transaxle.
1.Locate the transaxle release lever (shown above right).
2.Push the lever in and down until it seats inside the release bracket.
3.Lift the lever and pull it towards you to reengage the drive system.
INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE:
Written record — before using the product for the first time, make a
written record that describes its appearance and functions. Cycle the
hitch assembly up and down. Describe the motion of the assembly.
Drive the unit in forward and in reverse. Add descriptions of the unit’s
motion including sounds. Thoroughly photograph the unit and each
label. Add the photos to the record. Describe where each label is
located. This record establishes normal condition. When
conducting the following inspections, compare your observations to
the record to determine if the mover is in normal condition. Do not use
it unless it is in normal condition. Cosmetic changes, like damaged
paint/powder coat do not constitute changes from normal condition.
However, touchup paint should be applied to all affected areas as
soon as damage occurs. Contact Technical Service (contact
information appears on the cover page) if you have questions that are
not addressed in these instructions.
Inspect the following components:
1.Motor: Maintain the motor as instructed in the manufacturer’s manual
(supplied with the unit).
2.Drive chain (one for each drive wheel): every other oil change, inspect
the chains. To access the chains, remove the cover plates fastened to
both ends of the drive housing.
A. Check the tension of both chains. They should not be taut but also
should not be so loose that they slap against the housing or jump
on the sprockets. Adjust the chains by applying pressure to the hex
head with a wrench while loosening the lock nut.
Parking brake Transaxle release lever:
Drive mode: axle engaged
Neutral mode: axle disengaged
Chain guard
Drive housing
Pump guard
Lock
nut
Hex
head
Cover
plate
Cover
plate

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B. [Refer to figures 3 & 4 on pages 10 & 11 respectively] Check set screws on the front and rear sprockets,
drive shaft coupling, motor pulley, and pump pulley. Confirm that the set screws are tight. Tighten all loose
screws. Apply thread locker to keep connections tight.
C. The front wheel sprocket should line up with the axle sprocket. See Figures 3 & 4 (p. 10 &11).
D. Lubricate the drive chains with spray grease as needed, e.g. if the drive train becomes noisy.
3. At least once per month, remove the drive belt guard (shown below). Determine the condition of the drive belt and
drive pulley (items 4 and 5 in FIG. 2 on p. 9). Unseat the belt from the drive pulleys to relieve belt tension. Examine
the bearings and shaft on the hydraulic pump (item 6 on p. 9) for wear. Replace any component that is significantly
worn. Replace the belt if necessary.
4. Check the hydraulic system.
a. Before each use, cycle the hitch all the way up and then all the way down. Watch the cylinder and hitch
assembly as they rise and lower. Movement should be smooth in both directions (no binding, jumps, skips).
b. At least once per month, examine the hydraulic oil. The oil reservoir is located next to the hydraulic pump.
First, fully lower the hitch assembly. Then, remove the brass fill plug from the top of the reservoir and examine
the oil. Change the oil if it darkens, becomes gritty, or has a milky appearance (indicating that water is
present). Replace the oil with AW-32 hydraulic fluid or its equivalent.
c. Before each use, check the hydraulic hoses for significant wear, kinks, cuts, etc. Replace damaged hoses.
5. Before each use make sure all labels are in place & in readable condition (see “Labeling diagram” on p. 13).
6. Periodically clean dirt and debris from all surfaces of the cart to keep the finish in good condition. Store the unit
indoors.
Drive belt guard
Brass fill
plug
Reservoir
Pump guard

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Parts list continues on page 8
FIG. 1: Complete Exploded View
and Bill of Materials
Item Part no. Description Qty. Item Part no. Description Qty.
1 50-514-011 Weldment, frame 1 16 50-016-024 Bracket, neutral, formed 1
•2 50-525-007 Subassembly, handle 1 17 50-040-010 OR4 TA Neutral lever 1
3 50-516-002
Subassembly, bracket w/ front
wheel 2 18 50-024-016
Cover, leg, front 2
4 50-632-001 Assembly, caster w/ rig 1 19 50-024-013 Cover, lower belt 1
5 50-514-010 Weldment, frame, lift arm 1 20 50-024-011 Cover, rear belt 1
••6 50-542-001 Subassembly, sprocket, drive, right 1 21 11107
3
/
8
”-16x1
1
/
4
” hex bolt, gr. A, zinc 4
•••7 50-542-002 Subassembly, sprocket, drive, left 1 22 11114
3
/
8
”-16x2
3
/
4
” HHCS #2, z-plated 8
8 50-540-009 Assembly, lever, brake 1 23 99-145-105
1
/
4
”-20 U-nut 11
9 50-024-007 Cover, front transaxle, formed 1 24 29185 Screw., machine, truss head 13
10 50-612-005 Weldment, pivot brake shaft 1 25 38-112-019 Pin, hinge pivot 2
11 50-612-006 Assembly, transaxle, 3/4” shaft 1 26 33424
Machine bushing, low carbon, plain
finish, 3/
4
”x18ga. 4
12 99-021-930-
001
Cylinder, hydraulic, 2”x6” piston,
with clevis mounts 1 27 33008
3
/8” flat washer, low carbon, USS,
zinc plated 8
13 99-001-007 3-ball hitch 1
7
/
8
”, 2”, 2
5
/
16
”) 1 28 33106
3
/
8
” hex nut, gr. A, zinc plated 12
14 50-024-001 Cover, rear leg 2 29 68015
3
/4” external retaining ring,
phosphate 4
15 03-612-002 Assembly, hinge pin 2 30 01-118-001 Bolt, cylinder retaining 1

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Item Part no. Description Qty. Item Part no. Description Qty.
31 36209
1/2”-13 hex jam nut, plain 1 *53
11109
3
/8”-16x1
1
/2” hex bolt, gr. A,
zinc finish 3
32 50-113-018 Spacer, brake link 1 *54 99-130-001 Pin, keystock 1
33 11207
1
/2”-13x1
1
/4”, HHCS #2, z-
plated 2 *55
37024
3
/8”-16 Nylon insert lock nut,
gr. 2, z-finish 3
34 11205
1/2”-13x1”, gr. A, z-plated 2 *56
50-623-001
Subassembly, hose,
cylinder down 1
35 37030
1
/2”-13 Nylon insert lock nut 4 *57 50-623-002 Subassembly, hose, feed 1
36 20-117-003
External retaining ring, 1”
shaft 2 *58
50-623-003 Subassembly, hose, return 1
37 50-145-009 Transaxle link, threaded rod 1 *59 50-623-004 Subassembly, hose, suction 1
38 50-120-001 Nut, brake nut 1 *60 50-623-005
Subassembly, hose,
cylinder up 1
39 43520
2”x
7
/16”x
5
/8”x
1
/4”-28
adjustable yoke end 1 *61
11019
1/
4”-20x4” hex bolt, gr. A, z-
plated 1
40 66026
1/4”x1” clevis pin 1 *62
36102
1
/4”-20 hex nut, gr. A, z-
plated 1
41 65012
1
/16”x
1
/2” cotter pin, z-plated 2 *63 50-146-001 Spring, extension 1
42 11001
1
/4”-20x
1
/2” hex bolt, gr. A, z-
plated 1 *64
50-139-001 Battery, 9V 1
43 36102
1
/4”-20 hex nut, gr. A, z-
plated 1 *65
50-034-002
Accessories, electrical, 9V
battery snap 1
44 99-145-104 U-nut 2 *66 50-034-003
Accessories, electrical, 9V
battery clip 1
*45 50-523-002 Subassembly, reservoir 1 *67 99-034-134 Horn, ALL-T 1
*46 99-159-007 Engine, 190cc 1 *68 99-116-074
Fitting, hydraulic, 06MJ-
12MP 90° 2
*47 50-540-005 Assembly, belt tensioner 1 *69 99-116-073
Fitting, hydraulic, 06MJ-
08MP 90° 2
*48 15-042-003 Belt,
1
/2”x55” 1 *70 01-031-005 Filter, reservoir, hydraulic 1
*49 50-027-003 Pulley, engine 1 *71 99-031-096
Accessories, clamp, 2 ear,
11/
8
” 1
*50 50-643-001
Subassembly, pump,
hydraulic, gear 1 *72
99-031-095
Accessories, clamp, 2 ear,
17/
16
” 1
*51 50-638-003 Assembly, T4 valve 1
*73
99-116-060
Fitting, hydraulic, 06MJ-
08MP straight 1
*52 11053 5
/
16”-18x
3
/4”, HHCS, #2, z-
plated 3
• Item 2 shown in detail in FIG. 5
•• Item 6 shown in exploded view in FIG. 3
••• Item 7 shown in exploded view in FIG.4
* Items 45-73 comprise the power unit subassembly shown in FIG. 2.

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FIG 2: Power Unit Subassembly Exploded View and Bill of Materials
Item Part no. Description Qty. Item Part no. Description Qty.
1 50-523-002
Subassembly, reservoir 1 16 50-623-005 Subassembly, hose, cylinder up 1
2 99-159-007
Engine, 190cc 1 17 11019
1/
4”-20x4” hex bolt, gr. A, z-plated 1
3 50-540-005
Assembly, belt tensioner 1 18 36102
1
/4”-20 hex nut, gr. A, z-plated 1
4 15-042-003
Belt,
1
/2”x55” 1
19 50-146-001
Spring, extension 1
5 50-027-003
Pulley, engine 1 20 50-139-001 Battery, 9V 1
6 50-643-001
Subassembly, pump, hydraulic,
gear 1 21 50-034-002
Accessories, electrical, 9V battery
snap 1
7 50-638-003
Assembly, T4 valve 1 22 50-034-003
Accessories, electrical, 9V battery
clip 1
8 11053 5
/
16”-18x
3
/4”, HHCS, #2, z-plated 3 23 99-034-134 Horn, ALL-T 1
9 11109
3
/8”-16x1
1
/2” hex bolt, gr. A, zinc
finish 3 24 99-116-074
Fitting, hydraulic, 06MJ-12MP 90° 2
10 99-130-001
Pin, keystock 1 25 99-116-073 Fitting, hydraulic, 06MJ-08MP 90° 2
11 37024
3
/8”-
16 Nylon insert lock nut, gr. 2,
z-finish 3 26 01-031-005
Filter, reservoir, hydraulic 1
12 50-623-001
Subassembly, hose, cylinder
down 1 27 99-031-096
Accessories, clamp, 2 ear, 11/8” 1
13 50-623-002
Subassembly, hose, feed 1 28 99-031-095 Accessories, clamp, 2 ear, 1
7
/16” 1
14 50-623-003
Subassembly, hose, return 1 29 99-116-060
Fitting, hydraulic, 06MJ-08MP
straight 1
15 50-623-004
Subassembly, hose, suction 1

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FIG. 3: Sprocket Drive, Right Side, Exploded View and Bill of Materials
Item Part no. Description Qty.
1 50-612-002 Assembly, front axle 1
2 50-024-004 Cover, front axle skid plate 1
3 50-024-010 Cover, sprocket 1
4 16-132-231 Tire, front right, foam filled 1
5 50-110-001 Bearing, flange mount 1
6 50-042-005 Sprocket, roller chain, front wheel 1
7 50-042-007 Sprocket, roller chain, axle 1
8 15-110-001 Bearing, ball, front axle 1
9 50-042-004 Bearing, flanged, transaxle 1
10 50-540-008 Subassembly, chain tensioner 1
11 50-145-005 Specialty hardware, #50 chain 1
12 99-130-003 Pin, key stock 1
13 32415
5/
16”-18x
1
/2” HWH thread cutting screw, type F, z-plated 2
14 32416
5/
16”-18x
3
/4” thread cutting screw, slotted, type F, z-plated 2
15 11053
5/
16”-18x
3
/4” bolt, HHCS, #2, z-plated 4
16 50-120-005 Nut, front lug nut 4
17 36104
5/
16”-18 hex nut, gr. A, z-plated 4
18 99-130-002 Pin, keystock 1