000-lb Hydraulic Pickup Truck Crane 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 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use Ultra-Tow’s 1000-lb Hydraulic Pickup Truck Crane gives the extra lift where you need it most. Here's a truck crane that easily lifts loads up to 1000 lb. The steel extended boom and the swivel base help you get the best angle when hoisting items onto your truck bed. The crane folds away when not in use. Technical Specifications Property 4 Boom Positions and Weight Capacities Specification 250, 500, 750 and 1,000 lbs.
⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the crane. Do not use the crane while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Always wear the proper personal protective gear such as gloves and steel toed boots. No alteration shall be made to this product. Do not adjust the safety valve. Not for use by or around children. Main Parts of Product Reference 1 2 3 4 5 Subassembly Base Post Ram Boom Boom Extension Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING Once assembly is complete, tighten all bolts before initial the operation. 1. Use the mounting plate (4) to mount the base (6) to the truck bed or anywhere you'd like to mount. 2.
3. Fix the boom (14) to the post (7). 4. Connect the ram (20) with the boom (14) and the post (7). 5. Insert the boom extension (15) to the boom (14). 6. Assemble the chain with the hook (18) to the end of the boom extension (15).
Before Each Use ⚠WARNING Do not use damaged equipment. If an abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for: Loose hardware Misalignment or binding of moving parts Cracked or broken parts Proper ram operation Any other condition that may affect its safe operation Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING Do not lift more than the rated capacity. Be aware of dynamic loading.
To lift the crane, use the ram handle (19) to lock the ram valve, then put the handle into the fulcrum and lift the ram. To lower the crane, use the ram handle (19) to release the ram valve. After Each Use ⚠WARNING Keep the crane away from children. This crane stores easily in the side of the truck. Maintenance It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used.
If the crane will be exposed to wet conditions, more frequent lubrication may be necessary to prevent a build-up of rust. Maintenance Interval Maintenance Point Check the fuel level. Daily before operating: Check the hardware. Check for broken parts. Every month or the boom becomes difficult to swivel on the post: Lubricate the grease fitting with a grease gun. After operating one year: Change the lubrication oil.
Parts Diagram Parts List Part# Description Qty Part# Description Qty 1 Nut 5 12 Small Pin 1 2 Spring Washer 4 13 Small Lock Pin 1 3 Washer 4 14 Boom 1 4 Mounting Plate 2 15 Boom Extension 1 5 Bolt 4 16 Washer 1 6 Base 1 17 Bolt 1 7 Post 1 18 Hook and Chain 1 8 Grease Fitting 1 19 Ram Handle 1 9 Large Lock Pin 1 20 Ram 1 10 Large Pin 1 21 Medium Pin 1 11 Cotter Pin 3 Page 11 of 14
Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence. When ordering parts, the following information will be required: item description, item model number, item serial number/item lot date code, and the replacement part reference number.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Ultra-Tow 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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