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Matco Tools mes8300 Operating Instructions And Parts Breakdown
Matco Tools mes8300 Operating Instructions And Parts Breakdown

Matco Tools mes8300 Operating Instructions And Parts Breakdown

1000 lb. capacity geared engine stand

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS BREAKDOWN
Do NoT overloaD. overloaDiNg caN cause
Damage To, or failure of The sTaND.
This sTaND is DesigNeD for use oNly
oN harD level surfaces capable of
supporTiNg The loaD. use oN oTher ThaN
harD level surfaces caN resulT iN sTaND
iNsTabiliTy aND TippiNg of loaD.
lock
The
mouNTiNg-plaTe
mechaNism before applyiNg a loaD.
release
roTaTioNal
sloW­ly aND carefully.
alW­ays use high sTreNgTh sae graDe 8
bolTs for eNgiNe mouNTiNg bolTs.
make sure W­iDesT seT of mouNTiNg heaD
fiNgers are NearesT The grouND W­heN
mouNTiNg aN eNgiNe To The sTaND.
alW­ays be sure ThaT The loaD is ceN-
TereD aND secureD To The mouNTiNg plaTe.
off-ceNTer loaDs may make The loaD
aND haNDle roTaTe iN eiTher DirecTioN
W­heN The roTaTioNal lockiNg Device is
releaseD.
Never looseN mouNTiNg bolTs uNless
eNgiNe is supporTeD by a craNe or hoisT.
Do NoT use sTaND To Dolly or TraNsporT
eNgiNes.
No alTeraTioNs To The sTaND or aDapTers
shall be maDe.
Do NoT roTaTe moTor uNless rear legs
are secureD from TippiNg.
reaD,
sTuDy
iNsTrucTioNs before operaTiNg.
failure To heeD These W­arNiNgs may
resulT iN loss of loaD, Damage To sTaNDs,
aND/or failure resulTiNg iN properTy
Damage, persoNal or faTal iNJury.
MES8300
roTaTiNg
lockiNg
Device
aND
uNDersTaND
all
000 Lb. Capacity Geared Engine Stand
OWNER/USER RESPONSIBIlITy
The owner and/or user must have a thorough understand-
ing of the manufacturer's operating instructions and
warnings before using this engine stand. Personnel involved in the
use and operation of equipment shall be careful, competent, trained,
and qualified in the safe operation of the equipment and its proper
use when servicing motor vehicles and their components. Warning
information should be emphasized and understood. If the operator is
not fluent in English, the manufacturer's instructions and warnings
shall be read to and discussed with the operator in the operator's
native language by the purchaser/owner, mak­ing sure that the
operator comprehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future reference
the
manufacturer's
is responsible for k­eeping all warning labels and
instruction
manuals
labels and literature are available from the manufacturer.
mAINTENANCE
Apply motor oil to support base wheels and casters. Apply chassis
grease to mounting head hub. Rotate head to distribute grease. Keep
both the grease fitting and the gear teeth well lubricated.
DO NOT CRAWl UNDER ENGINE OR PlACE ANy
PART Of yOUR BODy UNDER ENGINE AT ANy TImE
DURING mOUNTING Of ENGINE, USE Of STAND, OR
REmOvAl Of ENGINE.
REfER TO ENGINE SERvICE mANUAl fOR CORRECT
lIfTING POINTS, mOUNTING POINTS AND mOUNTING
BOlTS! mOUNTING BOlTS ShOUlD BE TORqUED AT
APPROPRIATE AmOUNT TO mAINTAIN lOAD.

mES8300
instructions.
Owner
and/or
legible
and
intact.
user
Replacement
rev. 05/09/06

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  • Page 1 000 Lb. Capacity Geared Engine Stand OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS BREAKDOWN OWNER/USER RESPONSIBIlITy The owner and/or user must have a thorough understand- ing of the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings before using this engine stand. Personnel involved in the use and operation of equipment shall be careful, competent, trained, and qualified in the safe operation of the equipment and its proper use when servicing motor vehicles and their components. Warning information should be emphasized and understood. If the operator is...
  • Page 2 It is recommended that an annual inspection of the stand be made by a manufacturer’s authorized repair facility and that any defective parts, decals or warning labels be replaced with manufac- turer’s specified parts. A list of authorized repair facilities is available from the manufacturer. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Do not mount engine to mounting plate unless all three pins, item 7, are in place and secured with latches provided according to Assembly Instructions. Drain oil and coolant and remove flywheel from engine before mounting. Mount engine as directed in procedures which follow. Refer to engine service manuals and technical bulletins when mounting engines. Lift engine (block­) with crane or hoist until even with head of engine stand. Bolt through adjustable fingers to back­ of block­ at bell housing MES8300 rev. 05/09/06...
  • Page 3 000 Lb. Capacity Geared Engine Stand ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION Mounting Plate Bolt Mx70 Mounting Plate Bolt Mx60 M Washer (4mm) Rear Axle Assembly  RS8300G6 Finger M8 Nyloc Nut RS8300GA3 Mounting Plate - Shaft Assembly M8 Washer  Lock­ Washer RS8300G6 3.5" Swivel Caster with Lock­ing M8x5 Bolt M8x0 Allen Head Bolt Pin M8 Washer Clip Post Center Beam Assembly RS8300GA7 Grease Fitting M Washer Worm Box M Nut Worm Gear Worm Crank­ Pin Grip Bearing Assembly M5 Washer...
  • Page 4 Matco or its authorized service centers. The foregoing obligation is Matco's sole liability under this or any implied warranty and under no circumstances shall we be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. NOTE: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Return equipment or parts to your Matco dealer transportation prepaid. Be certain to include your name and address, evidence of the purchase date, and description of the suspected defect. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. MES8300 rev. 05/09/06...