Service manual

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FORK TRUCK ADAPTERS
See next page for fork truck adapter diagram and specifications.
The fork truck adapters are to be used when it is desired to raise a fork truck by the undercarriage
for wheels free servicing. The fork truck adapters are used with a pair of posts.
Directions for Use:
Locate a pair of posts (Master and Slave) in the desired lifting location.
Assembly ramps and pads onto posts as shown in specification diagram.
Drive fork truck onto pads until center of gravity of fork truck is at center of pad.
Locate rubber blocks as desired to contact frame.
Lift pair until fork truck pad engaged fork truck frame.
Verify proper frame engagement with pads.
Lift pair approximately 6 inches verifying that truck center of gravity is centered on pad.
Shake truck slightly to ensure secure and balanced support of frame.
Operate lift as desired.
WARNING:
Any removal of components from vehicle while raised may alter the center of gravity of the
vehicle and produce an unsafe or unstable condition of the vehicle or the lifting system that may
cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Ensure vehicle center of gravity is always
located at center of lifting pads. Use jack stands as an added measure of safety to ensure load
stabilization.
NOTICE:
The fork truck adapters are rated for 14,000 lbs per post (28,000 lbs per post pair).
Always ensure that the fork truck adapter pads are fully inserted over the lifting forks inboard
against fork tubes. (not on tips of forks). Also, ensure that fork truck center of gravity is centered
on the adapter pads to prevent offset loading of posts.
Do not use these to pick up just one end of a vehicle only. Do not use these to pick up vehicles
by tires. Use adapters only in pairs. These adapter are designed only to pick up fork trucks.
The fork truck adapters are intended for use on Mohawk MP-Series 15” Long Fork lifts ONLY.