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MOHAWK MADE IN THE USA MODEL LMF-12 12,000 LB. CAPACITY TWO POST VEHICLE LIFT MANUAL INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD. 65 VROOMAN AVE. AMSTERDAM, NY 12010 TOLL FREE: 1-800-833-2006 LOCAL: 1-518-842-1431 FAX: 1-518-842-1289 INTERNET: WWW.MOHAWKLIFTS.COM E-MAIL: SERVICE@MOHAWKLIFTS.COM LMF-12-Master.doc...
MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your garage equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts. 3. Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or if the equipment has been dropped or damaged - until it has been examined by a qualified serviceman.
MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12 APPENDAGE: Rev (8/3/98) NOTE: All accessories (i.e. Lifting Pads, Height Adapters, Wheel Adapters, Turf Adapters) supplied with this lift are to be used on this lift only. Accessories from other lifts are not acceptable and could result in injury to the user.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12 HAVE A QUESTION? Call your local Mohawk distributor For parts, service and technical support. Distributor Place Card Here Please have this unit’s model and serial number when calling for service. Model Number ______________________ Serial Number ______________________ OR CONTACT: MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD.
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"ALI/ETL certification mark" (Above on right), and, if applicable, the ETL listing mark to ANSI/UL-73. Mohawk has been a long-standing member of ALI and most of Mohawk’s popular models are currently listed and certified. Other Mohawk models are in various stages of testing. To obtain a complete and current certification listing, contact Mohawk Resources Ltd.
UNITS LOCATED ONLY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA. CONTACT MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD. FOR SPECIFIC WARRANTY PROVISIONS FOR UNITS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THESE COUNTRIES. 5-YEAR WARRANTY: THIS WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING MOHAWK LIFTS ONLY: A-7, SYSTEM I, LMF-12, TP-15, TP-18, TP-20, TP-26, TP-30 AND STANDARD OPTIONS. 3-YEAR WARRANTY:...
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WARRANTY. TO QUALIFY FOR THIS WARRANTY, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET: ♦ ALL LIFTS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH MOHAWK RESOURCES, LTD., P.O. BOX 110, 65 VROOMAN AVENUE, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010, WITH THE ORIGINAL CUSTOMER NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF INSTALLATION.
MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12 CONTENTS TEXT PAGE APPENDAGES SPECIFICATIONS PACKING LIST RECOMMENDED TOOL LIST BEFORE INSTALLING A LIFT / WEJ-IT INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY TIPS PRE - OPERATION CHECK LIST / LIFTING PROCEDURES MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES HYDRAULIC SAFETY CHECKS TROUBLE SHOOTING 13-14...
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THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD DOCUMENTED SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD. FOR INSTALL THIS EQUIPMENT ON CONCRETE ONLY EXAMINATION. THE USER ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR ALTERATION IF, FOR ANY REASON, A NEW CONCRETE SLAB SECTION IS...
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BRAND NAME MONARCH 6 - 1/2 IN 4000 P.S.I. 28 DAYS MODEL M-4509-0101 POWER UNIT TYPE VERTICAL DO NOT INSTALL ANY MOHAWK LIFT ON ANY SURFACE OTHER MOTOR VOLTAGE THAN CONCRETE CONFORMING MINIMUM F.L.A. AT RATED CAPACITY 17.4 14.6 COMPRESSIVE...
MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12 LMF-12 PACKING LIST *** ALSO SEE DRAWINGS MAN511, MAN512, & MAN513 IN PARTS MANUAL *** ORDER PART PART QTY. NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION 012-012-056 PARTS BOX #1CONTENTS 007-007-075 SHIM BAG 012-012-047 LIFTING PAD 012-012-058 SMALL PARTS BAG 012-012-113...
MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12 RECOMMENDED TOOL LIST SIZE / QTY DESCRIPTION USED IN 1 - 1/8 IN WRENCH & SOCKET WEJ-IT ANCHORS 15 / 16 IN WRENCH & SOCKET CARRIAGE STOPS 11/16 IN WRENCH HYDRAULIC LINES 5/8 IN WRENCH HYDRAULIC LINES 1/2 IN WRENCH &...
BEFORE INSTALLING A LIFT IMPORTANT BEFORE INSTALLING A MOHAWK LIFT THERE ARE A FEW ITEMS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED. EACH REPAIR SHOP BAY IS DIFFERENT. IN AN ATTEMPT TO PREVENT OVERSIGHTS, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TO BE VERIFIED.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY. BE FAMILIAR WITH PART NAMES AND HAVE A GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THIS UNIT IS TO BE ASSEMBLED AND OF HOW INDIVIDUAL PARTS OPERATE, BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE UNIT.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BLEEDING PROCEDURE DIVERTER VALVE OPERATION ENGAGE THE UP BUTTON ON THE POWER UNIT. OBSERVE THE WARNING CARRIAGE. WHEN THE MAIN AND OFF SIDE CARRIAGES HAVE REACHED FULL HEIGHT CONTINUE TO RUN THE UNIT FOR TWO AS WITH ALL FUNCTIONS OF THE LIFT UNIT, NEVER OPERATE MINUTES.
PLEASE POST THE (A COPY IS INCLUDED IN THE PARTS BOX) WHERE THEY WILL BE CONSTANTLY REMINDED TO YOUR LIFT OPERATOR. FOR INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO THE LIFT, ALWAYS REFER TO THE MOHAWK MANUAL. • UNOBSTRUCTED CLEARANCE. DO NOT HIT OR INSPECT YOUR LIFT DAILY.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12 PRE - OPERATION CHECK LIST NO LOAD PERFORMANCE CHECK TRAINED OPERATOR • • ALL MECHANICAL SAFETIES OPERATE PROPERLY AND THE OPERATOR MUST BE FULLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED CONSISTENTLY. TO SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT OF THIS SPECIFIC MAKE AND MODEL.
MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL ONLY DAILY • TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS AND HYDRAULIC FITTINGS AS • REQUIRED. PERFORM THE PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST. • ALL O - RING BOSS FITTINGS JAM NUTS ARE TO BE REPORT ANY AND ALL EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS TIGHTENED TO 15-FOOT POUNDS TORQUE.
NOTE: THE HYDRAULIC SAFETY CHECK IS TO BE PERFORMED WITH NO VEHICLE ON THE UNIT. THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CHECKS WILL DETECT INTERNAL HYDRAULIC LEAKS. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL MOHAWK DISTRIBUTOR OR THE MOHAWK FACTORY SERVICE DEPARTMENT IF A CHECK SHOULD FAIL.
MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12 TROUBLE SHOOTING WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO LOOSEN HYDRAULIC FITTINGS, OR OVERRIDE SAFETY DEVICES IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT A PROBLEM. ALL TESTS ARE TO BE PERFORMED WITH NO VEHICLE. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOT RAISING LOAD LOW HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL LOWER UNIT.
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DIVERTER VALVE REMOVE BLEED LINE FROM THE TOP OF THE OFF SIDE CYLINDER AND CAP USING MOHAWK PART # 601-420-001. IF THE UNIT CONTINUES TO DRIFT DOWN THE DIVERTER PULL VALVE WILL NEED TO BE CLEANED OR REPLACED. BLEEDER VALVE REMOVE BLEED LINE FROM THE TOP OF THE OFF SIDE CYLINDER AND CAP USING MOHAWK PART # 601-420-001.
MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12 SERVICE CHART MODEL LMF-12 SERIAL NUMBER: ________________________________ DATE OF INSTALLATION: _________________________ DATE PART REPLACED / SERVICED SERVICE SERVICED BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE CHART DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICE SERVICED BY COMPANY...
MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12 New Slab Recommendations: The information contained in this appendage supercedes any other information given in the accompanied manual. This information is presented for design recommendations for a new concrete slab in the event that the pre-existing floor does not meet minimum requirements of the applicable lift type.
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MOHAWK MODEL LMF-12 New Slab Recommendations File: New-slab.xls Rev Date: 10/12/01 NEW SLABS MUST BE 12" THICK MINIMUM !! Lift Model Slab Width, Slab Length, Reinforcement Reinforcement Wej-it Wej-it (Feet) (Feet) Size, (Inch) Spacing, (Inch) Dia, (Inch) Length, (Inch) #3 (3/8") * 8"...
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