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Slider65 Owner’s Manual AN OVERVIEW TO OWNER, OPERATOR AND SERVICE PERSONNEL ABOUT SAFETY As the owner or employer, it is your responsibility to instruct the operator in the safe opera- tion of this equipment and to provide the operator with properly maintained equipment.
Introduction Stellar Hooklifts are designed to provide safe Stellar manufactured hooklifts in general and dependable service for a variety of and may or may not apply to your specific operations. With proper use and model. maintenance, these hooklifts will operate at peak performance for many years.
Slider65 Owner’s Manual Loader Nomenclature The Stellar Slider is a hydraulic, body-loading device when mounted on a truck chassis. It can handle a multitude of bodies ranging from flatbeds to recycling containers and dump bodies. Two independently controlled cylinders operate all the functions of the Slider. By varying the cylinders operations, the Slider can be used to dump or unload a body.
Safety Chapter 1 - Safety anti-noise headphones, protective glasses, Please Read the Following Carefully! This breathing apparatus, and reflective jackets. portion of the manual contains information Consult your employer regarding current regarding all Stellar manufactured hooklifts. safety regulations and accident-prevention Some items contained within this chapter equipment.
Slider65 Owner’s Manual Replace any decals that are missing, dam- weight can be lifted. aged, or not legible. Keep everyone clear when loading, unload- ing, and dumping. The safety instruction plates, notices, load charts and any other sticker applied to the...
Operation Chapter 2 - Operation Job-Site Set-Up Operator Requirements Thoroughly plan the lift before positioning the vehicle. Consider the following: Operation is limited to the following peo- ple: 1. The vehicle should be positioned in an A. Qualified individual. area free from overhead obstructions to B.
Slider65 Owner’s Manual Hooklift Controls Operation Overview Unloading Operation 1. Be familiar with the sequence and oper- ation of the hooklift controls. 1. Stop the truck at the location you wish to unload. 2. Each individual hooklift function should have control function decals. Replace 2.
Operation Unloading Operation 2. Put the truck in neutral and engage the PTO. 1. Stop the truck at the location you wish to unload. 4. Pull jib lever the jib cylinder is fully retracted, 3. Locate the black control lever labeled jib. thus releasing tabs.
Slider65 Owner’s Manual Loading Operation 2. Engage the hook to the body by 1. Position the truck in line with the maneuvering the hooklift with the red(lift) body you intent to pick up. lever and the black (jib) lever. 4. Push the black(jib) lever until 3.
Operation Dumping Operation 1. Stop the truck at the location 2. Put the truck in neutral and engage the PTO. you wish to dump the load. 3. Locate the red lever labeled lift. 4. Pull the lift lever to dump the body. 5.
Maintenance Chapter 3 - Maintenance 1. Hydraulic oil level. Please read the following before performing any 2. Loose parts or damage to structures or weld. maintenance on the hooklift. 3. Cylinder movement due to leakage. 1. Only authorized service personnel are to perform 4.
Slider65 Owner’s Manual Choice Lubricants for DX Bearings Greases Recommended Type of Grease Description Premium Quality Stabilized, Anti-Oxidant Lithium Base Multi-Purpose Lithium Base with 3% Molybdenum Disulfide High Drop Point Multi-Purpose Calcium Based, for General Automotive and Industrial Use Calcium Grease, Water Stabilized, High Drop Point...
Specifications Chapter 4 - Specifications • Will accommodate bodies from 16-feet up to 22-feet (4877mm to 6706mm) long and still attain the maximum dump angle on a 41-inch (1041mm) high frame truck. Longer bodies may be accommodated with reduced dumping capabilities. •...
Decals Chapter 5 - Decals Decals of Note Electrocution Hazard Decal Hands Clear Decal Location: On each side of the jib base. Location: On each side of the jib base. Function: To inform the operator of the hazard Function: To inform the operator of the associated with electrocution, the possible hazard associated with jib operation, the consequences should the hazard occur, and...
Chapter 6 - Installation Installation Every hooklift installation is unique. However, certain guidelines exist that apply to every model. Listed below is a general set of chronlological steps that may be followed when installing a Stellar Hooklift. If any questions arise during the installtion process, feel free to contact your local dealer or Stellar Customer Service at 800-321-3741.
Slider65 Owner’s Manual Installation Steps - Basic Guidelines 1. Clear the truck frame. 2. Set the Slider on the truck frame. a. The front plate of the base needs to be at least 2” behind the cab or any equip- ment mounted behind the cab.
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Installation 8. Install tarper tower (If applicable). a. See brand specific installation instructions. 9. Mount hydraulic reservoir tank and valve bank. a. Make sure the tank isn’t too far away if cables are being used. b. Don’t raise the tank above the frame height. c.
Slider65 Owner’s Manual Mounting Kit - PN 40017 Angle mount notched for frame bolt. 20” long angle mount at front of base. 18” angle mount at pivot point. THE TWO FRONT MOUNTS EACH USE FOUR BOLTS (5199). PN 40017 40018 ANGLE 4.00X6.00X.50WX20.00 5199 CAP SCR 1.00X8X3.00 HHGR8 ZY...
Slider65 Owner’s Manual Setting System Relief Pressure Never Exceed the Maximum Pressure of 4500 psi. Never adjust System Relief Pressure to allow Loader Capacity to exceed chassis GVW and always per- form a weight distribution before installation and after System Relief Pressure adjustments to confirm Loader Capacity and chassis compatibility.
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Installation Setting System Relief Pressure Continued 2. Push the red (lift) lever until the boom bottoms out. 1. Engage the PTO. Run the PTO at 1200 RPM. Keep pushing the lever forward until steps 3-5 are complete. 4. Adjust the system relief pressure using 4 mm allen 3.
Slider65 Owner’s Manual Installation Instructions for the Power Beyond VDM8 Valve These instructions ar intended for correct installation of power beyond on a Salami VDM8 valve bank. If any hydraulic component is integrated after this valve the power beyond must be installed correctly, or serious damage may incur to the hydraulic system.
Installation Dump Light Kit Installation • Bolt L-bracket to front of base, drilling and tapping holes in appropriate area. • Attach dump light switch to L-bracket. • Drill and tap ¼-20 hole in bottom of secondary tube. Hole should be located directly above dump light switch when secondary is in lowered position.
Installation STOP System Overview - PN 40029 The STOP system must be hooked up properly for the loader to operate. The loader is equipped with a STOP (Stellar Tab Operation Protection) system. It is designed to protect the loader and operator from damage caused by improper loader operation.
Slider65 Owner’s Manual STOP System - Push/Pull Switch (PN C0868) Make sure to disconnect the batteries! A decal mounting bracket (standard cab controls only) has been provided that will allow for mounting of the push/pull switch (PN C0868) and indicator light (PN D1698).
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10953 SWITCH LIMIT OMRON 52F4219 NO/NC 40025 BRKT STOP SYSTEM 190-24-65S BTM 40026 BRKT STOP SYSTEM 190-24-65S TOP 0479 CAP SCR 0.25-20X0.75 HHGR5 0437 CAP SCR 0.25-20X1.25 HHGR5 0333 NUT 0.25-20 HHGR5 NYLOC 12 41132 UNLOADER INSTALL KIT SLIDER65...
Installation STOP System - Unloader Manifold Details Install the four equal length hoses between the unloader manifold and the tank mount- ed valve bank. The unloader manifold is attached to a bracket on the reservoir assembly. See the following pages and the hydraulic schematics on page 30 for details. P/N 17482 P/N 38988 P/N 19292...
Replacement Parts Chapter 8 - Replacement Parts Hydraulic System Component Parts Assembly Component Parts PART# DESCRIPTION PART# DESCRIPTION 10094 0356 PRESSURE GAUGE - HYDRAULIC CAP SCREW 0.63-11 X 1.50 GR8 16145 8457 GAUGE - FILTER SERVICE CAP SCREW 0.50-13 X 1.00" SS C6228 12673 FILTER HEAD...
Troubleshooting Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting This chapter will list a number of Problem: Hooklift will not lift or pickup a loaded container. potential problems that may occur Solutions: while operating the Hooklift. Most • Make sure the container contents are problems are easily solved using the evenly distributed.
Limited Warranty Statement Stellar Industries, Inc. (Stellar) warrants products designed and manufactured by Stellar to be free from defects in material and workmanship under proper use and maintenance. Products must be installed and operated in accordance with Stellar’s written instructions and capacities. The warranty period shall cover the following: Twelve (12) month warranty on parts from the date recorded by Stellar as the in-service date, not to extend beyond twenty-four (24) months from date of manufacture,...
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