5500-Lb. Capacity Pallet Jack Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Packaging Contents .............................................................................................................................. 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information .................
Intended Use The Strongway 5500 Lb. Capacity Pallet Jack is designed for transportation of loads with a level, attached base and may be used only on a firm and even surface, such as concrete or asphalt. The load must be on evenly distributed pallets, with the ideal loading mode such that the center of gravity of the load is at the central position of the fork.
⚠WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts. Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Be sure the load is secure and stable before moving. Do not operate a loaded pallet jack on ramps or inclines. Keep the load centered on the pallet jack. Wear steel toed boots while operating the pallet jack. Check for damaged parts before operating. Do not operate a damaged or faulty pallet jack. Do not attempt repairs unless you are trained or authorized to do so. Operate a pallet jack from a designated operating position.
1. Put the base of the HANDLE TUBE (Fig. 1) on the PRESSURE FRAME (Fig. 1). Align the holes (Fig. 1) at the base of the HANDLE with the holes in the PRESSURE FRAME. The chain should drop through the middle hole of SHAFT (Fig. 2). (Fig. 1) 2. Using a screwdriver, pry the LEVER PLATE (Fig. 2) up and slip the bolt head under the notch in the LEVER PLATE. (Fig. 2) 3. Secure the HANDLE to the pallet jack with the three SPRING WASHERS and SCREWS (Fig. 1).
Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING To avoid serious bodily injury or death, and/or property damage, do not exceed the rated load capacity. When not in use, do not allow heavy loads to remain on the fork for an extended period of time. Always lower the fork completely when not in use. Note: Numbers in parentheses refer to part numbers in the breakdown. This pallet jack is designed for use with open style pallets or skids only. Closed style pallets must be placed on top of the fork prior to use. 1.
Note: These three positions have been set at the factory to work appropriately as soon as the handle tube is attached. Check to see if the pallet jack works well in the 3 control positions. If the forks do not raise or lower as expected, proceed to the following steps (see Fig. 4): 1. Pull the Control Lever (5) upward to the LOWER position. If the fork frame does not lower, turn the Nut (13) CLOCKWISE until the fork frame lowers. 2. Push the Control Lever (5) down to the LIFT position.
Maintenance Interval Maintenance Point 0.26L Fig. 5 LUBRICATION. Wheel bearings are sealed and require no lubrication. The crankshaft features “oil lite” bushings that also require no lubrication. Lightly oil all other moving parts. BLEEDING THE AIR. There may be times when the forks do not rise while pumping when in the LIFT position. Most likely this is because air has been introduced in to the hydraulic system.
Troubleshooting Failure Hydraulic unit does not lift The forks do not descend Once lifted, the pallet jack lowers by itself Fluid leaks Possible Cause Corrective Action Air in pump. See Bleeding the Air. Worn O-ring in ram cylinder. Replace O-ring. Refer to Seal and ORing Replacement. Deformed piston rod. Replace piston rod and cylinder. Piston rod rusted. Lubricate/ replace rod. Keep pallet jack in lowered position when not in use. Handle tube, nut, or chain is broken or missing.
Parts Diagram Parts List Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Part Description Handle Tube Blade Spring Spring Elastic Pin Control Lever Roller Elastic Pin Elastic Pin Pull Rod Pin Chain Adjusting Screw Nut Screw Spring Washer Pressure Frame Shaft Shaft Oil Lite Bushing Pressure Roller Page 12 of 16 Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 1
Reference 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 Part Number 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 Part Description Elastic Pin Release Plug O-Ring Release Screw Spring Valve Steel Ball Oil Baffle Washer O-Ring Valve Base Tapered Column Spring Washer Release Plug U-Packing Dust Seal Ring Spring Spr
Reference 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 Part Number 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 Part Description Oil Lite Bushing Spring Pin Oil Lite Bushing Crank Pin Push Rod Crank Shaft Spring Pin Socket Head Cap Screw Fork Frame V Nut Guide Roller Hex Cap Screw Spring Pin Rod Pin Load Wheel Axle Flat Washer Ball Bearing Load Wheel Spring Pin Load Wheel Frame Arm Pin Spring Pin Quantity 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 Replacement P
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or ''Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only (''You'' or ''Your'') that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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