Product Manual A

8300GA: Parts Breakdown and Operating Manual 3 rev: 11/14/07
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Assembleasshowninthediagram.1First,installthecasters(5&16)tothefrontandrearaxles(2&18)usingthe
hardwareitems3,4&6,beingsuretoinsertboltsfromthebottomsideofcasterplate.IMPORTANT: All hardware
that assembles items 2, 9, 18, 19 & 27 together should be assembled loose to ensure all bolts fit
through their designated holes. 2Attachthecenterbeamassembly(9)totheaxleassemblies(2&18)using
hardwareitems1,10,11&17.3Next,attachoneendofbrace(19)tothecenterbeamusinghardwareitems1,10,
and11.Makesurepositionofbraceisasshownindiagram.4PIacepost(27)withgearboxassemblyontobase
assemblyasfollows:Standthepostonthebaseandattachbypassingbolt,item1,throughmiddleholeinthebase
bracketandthehexshapedmountweldedtothebottomofthepost.Thenpasspin,item7,throughtheupperhole
inthebasebracketandjustinfrontofthepost.Securepinwithclip(8)provided.Now,insertpin,item7,throughthe
rearhole,includingbothbracketsandsecurewithclip(8)provided.5Attachtheendofthebrace,item19,tothe
postusingpinandclip,items7&8.6Nowtightenallhardwarethatassemblesitems2,9,18,19and27together.7
Rotatethewormbox(29)soitsthreeholeslineupwiththeholesinthepost(27)andsecurethemwiththehardware
25and26provided.Thewormbox(29)shouldbepositionedasshowninthediagram.8Tofoldenginestand,
simply remove the three pins and clips, fold brace forward, and then fold post forward. The pins and clips can be
stored in open holes.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ThisisthesafetyalertsymbolusedfortheOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSsectionofthismanualtoalertyouto
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all instructions to avoid possible injury or death.
NOTE:Donotmountenginetomountingplateunlessallthreepins,item7,areinplaceandsecuredwithnumber8
clipsprovidedaccordingtotheASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS.
Consult the vehicle or engine manufacturer for service manuals and or technical bulletins that provide information
on suggested engine mounting tips, proper size and type mounting bolts and the engine’s center of balance. The
engine’s center of balance will have to be aligned with the rotational axis of the engine stand’s mounting head
assembly.
Drainoilandcoolantandremoveclutchbellhousingandywheelfromenginebeforemounting.Attachanengine
lifting bar or sling to the engine and secure the bar or sling to a shop crane or hoist. Slowly lift the engine from its
compartmentmakingsurenoothervehiclecomponents,wiresorhosesobstructthefreemovementoftheengine.
Raise the engine high enough so its center of balance is close to the rotational axis of the stand’s mounting head.
Makesure,thefourmountingheadngersarelooselyconnectedtothemountingheadplate.Securethefour
mountingheadngerstothebellhousingendoftheenginewiththeappropriateboltsandwashers.Reposition
themountinghead,ngersandenginesotheengine’scenterofbalanceiswithinoneinchofthemountinghead’s
rotationalaxis.Tightenallboltstoasufcienttorquerequirementthatpreventsanyslippage.
Slowlylowerthecraneorhoistsotheenginestandsupportsfullweightoftheengine.Tocheckenginebalance
andsecuresetupoftheenginetothestand,slowlyrotatetheenginebyturningthegearcrankhandle.Ifbalance
or setup are not stable, rotate the engine to its original position, raise the crane or hoist so the weight of the engine
isremovedfromthestandandmakethecorrectadjustments.Afteradjustmentsaremade,tightenallbolts.This
adjustment procedure may have to be duplicated several times until correct. After the setup is balanced and secure,
the lifting bar or sling can be removed from crane or hoist.
To remove the engine from the stand, connect the lifting bar or sling to the crane or hoist and raise the engine high
enoughtotaketheweightoffthestand.Carefullyremovetheboltsthatconnectthefourmountingngerstothe
engine.Beawaretherewillbeaslightmovementofstandastotalengineweightistransferredtocraneorhoist.
Thisenginestandhasafoldingfeaturethatcansavespaceormakestorageeasy.Justremovethethreepins(7)
andtheirclips(8)sothebrace(19)andpost(27)cantatontopofthecenterbeamassembly(9).Thepinsand
clips can be stored in the open holes.
GEARED ENGINE STAND
1,000 LBS. CAPACITY
MODEL: 8300GA