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7. Attach the cargo to the Boom’s Hook.
8. Use the Jack Handle to close the hydrau-
lic release valve (turn clockwise completely),
and then pump Jack Handle to slowly raise
the Boom and the cargo.
9. With the cargo raised, the Post (2) can be
piveted to move the cargo into the truck bed.
10. With the cargo positioned over the truck
bed, slowly turn the hydraulic release valve
counterclockwise and the cargo will be low-
ered to the truck bed.
11. Remove the cargo’s coupler from the
Boom Hook and swing back the Boom to its
original positioion.
12. If work is done, dis-assemble the Crane
by rst lowering the Boom to its lowest pos-
tion. Remove the Jack Handle (15). Next,
fold the Boom (1) to its closed position and
with assistance, lift it off the Base Assembly.
Disconnect the Crane from the pickup truck
by removing the T-Shaped Connector from
the vehicle’s receiver hitch. Legs (6) can
then be folded up. Use the storage Straps
(38 and 39) to hold the folded components in
place while not in use - see photo below.
Maintaining the Hydraulic Hitch
Mounted Pickup Truck Crane
1. Frequently check the condition of the
Crane and the pickup truck’s receiver hitch.
Make sure all components are in good con-
dition. If the Crane or receiver hitch become
damaged through accident, or if any other
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500 Lbs. 750 Lbs. 1,000 Lbs.
Weight Capacity
Strap (38)
Operating the PickupTruck Crane
1. With the pickup truck and the Crane prop-
erly and safely positioned next to the cargo
to be lifted, the Crane is ready to be opera-
tional.
2. Know the weight of the cargo to be lifted.
The cargo must be properly strapped and
have attachment couplings that will attach to
the Crane’s Hook.
3. The lift range of the Crane is between 30”
off the ground to 84” high.
4. Attach the Hook with Chain (8) to the
correct maximum weight capacity on the
Boom (1) - see photo below. There are 3
maximum weight settings: 500 Lbs., 750
Lbs., and 1,000 Lbs. Remove Lock Nut (10)
and Bolt (9) and re-position Hook with Chain,
as needed, to make sure that the weight of
cargo being lifted falls below the maximum
weight setting chosen. Replace Bolt and
Lock Nut to hold Hook with Chain in place.
5. Swing the Boom (1) so that it is facing
the cargo to be lifted. The cargo must be
properly strapped and have a hanging cou-
pler that will be compatible with the Crane’s
Hook.
6. Raise the Boom (1) as previously de-
scribed (close release valve completely and
pump Jack Handle), or lower the Boom as
needed.
Note: Slowly turning the release valve
counterclockwise will lower the Boom. Be
alert as the Boom will quickly descend to its
lowest position.