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Serial Number _____________ Before using this FORK-N-HOG FORKLIFT, study and understand the entire Owner’s Manual. FORK-N-HOG FORKLIFT Owner’s Manual FORK-N-HOG FORKLIFT EZG Manufacturing 405 Watertown Road EZG MANUFACTURING Waterford, Ohio 45786 1-800-417-9272 (740) 749-3512 or 1-800-417-9272 Fax (740) 962-2037 www.ezgmfg.com...
Congratulations on purchasing one of the finest pieces of construction equipment on the market today! If this is your first EZG Manufacturing product, you will not be disappointed. If you have previously owned an EZG Manufacturing product, you will find the same high quality and dependability that you have come to expect from EZG Manufacturing.
DO NOT lift the machine from the bottom side using forks. Mechanical and electrical components can be damaged from this lifting position. • Never exceed the rated capacity of the piece of lifting equipment being used to lift the Fork-N-Hog. • All rigging should be inspected per OSHA requirement.
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Failure to obey the following instructions could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. Use the nylon lifting strap and the three (3) rigging points provided with the Fork-N-Hog. • Inspect lifting strap prior to use. • Slide the seat forward prior to positioning the lifting strap.
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MACHINE LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Failure to obey the following instructions could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. • Begin to lift the machine until the straps have a slight amount of tension (Figure 5). o Stop and double check the correct positioning of the hook ends and the counterweight pin. •...
Designed for narrow passages and small operating areas, the Fork-N-Hog can easily transport over one US ton of goods in small freight elevators, cargo containers and enclosed trailers. With the special three-point drive designed framework, variable wheelbase and the rear drive unit, the mini Fork-N-Hog has excellent stability and a 90 degree turning angle capability.
Dimensions of driving wheels (rear) (1) Note: 1. The type of the items with * can be chosen according to the demand of the customer. 2. The producer reserves the right to modify the above parameter. Revision Number-001 01-01-2020 - Present EZG Manufacturing 1-800-417-9272 www.ezgmfg.com...
OPERATING SAFETY Before starting work, check the brakes, steering wheel, tires, horn, hydraulic system, battery capacity, etc. to ensure proper that they are working properly. • Never use the forklift if you have not been specifically trained and authorized to do so. •...
Position the steering wheel as required and then re-tighten locknut. 1 The steering column locknut. 2 The brake pedal. 3 The accelerator pedal Fig 2 1. The hand brake 2. The steering column locknut Revision Number-001 01-01-2020 - Present EZG Manufacturing 1-800-417-9272 www.ezgmfg.com...
Horn Button Light switch Starting switch Fig.1 - The Fork-N-Hog Forklift Console “B” Important notice: If you lose control of the Forklift during any kind of maneuver, press the red Emergency Stop (3 button on the right-hand side of the seat immediately to stop all operating power.
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The Horn Button on the console. Press it lightly to sound the horn. The Backup Alarm Buzzer is actuated when the Direction Lever is moved into the reverse direction. Revision Number-001 01-01-2020 - Present EZG Manufacturing 1-800-417-9272 www.ezgmfg.com...
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START/STOP PROCEDURE Forklifting Operation A three-lever single-body hydraulic value controls the hydraulic system to activate the related parts. The functions of the hydraulic control distributor levers are: Lifting lever: a) Lift fork b) Stop fork c) Lowering fork forwards Tilting lever: a) Tilt backwards b) Stop position c) Tilt forwards...
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Stop the truck and return the mast to the vertical position before lowering the load. • Lower the load so that the lowest point is 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) from the floor. Revision Number-001 01-01-2020 - Present EZG Manufacturing 1-800-417-9272 www.ezgmfg.com...
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Note: Before carrying out any repair, inspection, or maintenance operations, check that you have applied the parking brake, lowered the forks to floor level and removed the key from the switch. Always pull the plug out of the battery before carrying out any operations on the electrical system. For general cleaning of the Forklift, use dry air and damp rags;...
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After attaching new brushes, remove any carbon dust between the blades of the commutator with dry com- pressed air. If the motor of the Forklift makes an unusual noise when operating, you should inspect and replace the bearings. Typical Electrical Motor Revision Number-001 01-01-2020 - Present EZG Manufacturing 1-800-417-9272 www.ezgmfg.com...
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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC SYSTEM PRINCIPLE DIAGRAM model 1 low speed Compound wound dynamo motor model 2 high speed oil pump motor forward inching switch for lifting reverse inching switch for tilt 5KΩ regulating speed potentiometer inching switch for sideshift key switch horn locking for the other circuits...
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¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Over press ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Cutting off owing to the overheat/ overcool ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ The breakdown in anti-moor Revision Number-001 01-01-2020 - Present EZG Manufacturing 1-800-417-9272 www.ezgmfg.com...
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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE THE HYDRAULIC LIFTING SYSTEM Each lever controls one hydraulic system only. The position of the control lever, distribution of hydraulic line will control the different speeds. With the manipulating lever activated, the supplementary dynamoelectric switch activates the oil pump motor which starts to turn synchronously, to export the hydraulic oil, and allows movement of the related hydraulic parts.
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2%, the chains must be replaced. Replace coupling pin, coupling screw together with their respective nuts when replacing the chains. The chains should be re-lubricated after cleaning and replacing the chains. Revision Number-001 01-01-2020 - Present EZG Manufacturing 1-800-417-9272 www.ezgmfg.com...
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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE THE BRAKE SYSTEM The Foot Brake When driving the Forklift, if you want to stop the Forklift immediately, take your right foot off the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal placed in the middle until the Forklift has come to a complete stop. Warning: Do not press the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal at the same time, that will burn out the electric component.
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Use the goring screw fixed in the inner of oil tank to prop up the gear case to move foreword to obtain the optimal tension of chain. • Tighten the screws on the side of the gear case. Revision Number-001 01-01-2020 - Present EZG Manufacturing 1-800-417-9272 www.ezgmfg.com...
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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 1.The steering wheel; 2.The steering column; 3.The steering column locknut; 4.Driving wheel; 5.The reduction unit; 6.The first chain transmission; 7.The second chain transmission Fig.4 - The Turning System Check the Second Chain Transmission • Loosen the screws of the hinges of the battery cover & remove. •...
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The nuts of fixing the rear wheels may become loose because of the various factors. The operators should check tightness of the nuts and tighten the nuts to fasten the wheels to the Forklift. Revision Number-001 01-01-2020 - Present EZG Manufacturing 1-800-417-9272 www.ezgmfg.com...
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0207070000 Seal ring 0207080000 Piston column 0207090000 Seal ring 0207100000 Guide ring 0207110000 Seal ring 0207120000 Cylinder head 0207130000 Cylinder cover 0207140000 Seal ring 0207150000 Screw 0207160000 Universal joint 0600932000 Washer EZG Manufacturing 1-800-417-9272 www.ezgmfg.com Revision Number-001 01-01-2020 - Present...
Effective July 20, 2005 EZG Manufacturing is the exclusive manufacturer of the patented Grout Hog® Grout Delivery System the Mud Hog® Hydraulic Mixing Station, the Hog Trough® mud pan, the Hog Cart™, the Hog Slopper™, the Booger Hog® Wall Scrubber, the Hog Leg® Wall Brace System, and the Hog Crusher™...
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