Section I: Introduction TO THE CUSTOMER: Your new SwapLoader Hoist was carefully designed and manufactured to give years of dependable service. To keep it operating efficiently, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly. It contains detailed descriptions and instructions for the efficient operation and maintenance of your SwapLoader.
Section I: Introduction SWAPLOADER, U.S.A., LTD 1800 N.E. BROADWAY, DES MOINES, IOWA 50313 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Effective September 1, 2009 SwapLoader U.S.A., Ltd., (SwapLoader), warrants to the original purchaser of any new SwapLoader product sold by an authorized SwapLoader distributor or service center, that such products are free of defects in material and workmanship.
Section I: Introduction SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Do not operate or service this equipment until you have been properly trained and instructed in its use and have read the operation and service manual. Do not operate this equipment on uneven ground. Do not drive with the hoist in the dump position or with the hook to the rear.
Section I: Introduction Make sure work area is clear of people and obstacles prior to dumping or unloading containers. SwapLoader strongly recommends that a backup alarm be installed on the truck chassis. The operation of the hook hoist is that the truck is backed up to the body to pick it up and so there is a potential pinch point between the body and the hook.
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Section I: Introduction The following is a list of all the SwapLoader Safety Decals, and their part numbers. Please use when reordering replacement decals. 90P07 – OPERATIONS & SERVICE MANUAL 90P08 – HOIST-BODY SPECIFICATIONS 90P09 – HYDRAULIC OIL SPECIFICATIONS 90P10 – HYDRAULIC OIL FLAMMABLE 90P11 –...
Section I: Introduction Serial Number Locations on a SwapLoader Hoist Serial Number Tag is located at the front driver side of the hoist (gray arrow on first picture). The Serial Number is also stamped into the frame of the hoist on the top of the “inner rail” shown at the rear of the hoist (red arrow on first picture).
Section II: Installation INITIAL INSPECTION When the hoist is installed and ready for delivery, it is your responsibility to fill out and submit the Product Registration Form. Visit https://www.swaploader.com/warranty-registration/ complete this form. When the SwapLoader hoist is received from the factory, you should inspect the hoist for damage, which may have occurred in shipment.
Section II: Installation HOIST INSTALLATION TO TRUCK CHASSIS 1. Place the SL-518 hoist assembly on the truck chassis. The truck chassis mounting surface should be flat without any steps or protrusions. If necessary, shim bars need to be added to ensure a flat surface on which to support hoist. It is advised to clamp the main frame of the hoist to the truck chassis prior to install of the mount brackets.
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Section II: Installation for any limitations regarding drilling mount holes in the truck chassis frame rails. Typically, the holes must be at least 2 3/4” from the top of the truck chassis rails (reference Fig. C & Fig. D). Once the locations of the mount brackets have been determined, use the mount Figure B brackets as a template for marking the mounting holes in the truck chassis frame rails.
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Section II: Installation Figure D Figure E 2.0.INS.SL-518...
Section II: Installation CONTROLS INSTALLATION – MANUAL 1. Attach the valve mount bracket (Pt. No. 40H43) to the main frame as indicated on Pg. 5-12 with the fasteners provided (see Pg. 5-8). 2. Mount the hydraulic control valve assembly (Pt. No. 20P59) to the valve mount bracket as shown on Pg.
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Section II: Installation radius. Protect the cable from heat above 225 degrees F. and avoid hot areas such as exhaust pipes, etc. Protect the cable from physical damages such as pinching or crushing, and do not use cable supports, which may crush or deform the cable. Allow room for flexing where the cable is attached to moving parts of the equipment, so that the cable is neither kinked nor stretched.
Section II: Installation CONTROLS INSTALLATION - AIR SHIFT (OPTION) 1. Attach the valve mount bracket (Pt. No. 40H43) to the Main Frame as indicated on Pg. 6-4 with the fasteners provided. 2. Mount the hydraulic control valve assembly (Pt. No. 20P59) to the valve mount bracket as shown on Pg.
Section II: Installation AIR OR CABLE CONTROL INSTALLATION w/ U-LOCK (OPTION) The Universal Body Lock (U-Lock) can be installed with a standard 3-section valve and operated from the cab (see Pgs. 6-7 to 6-10 for routing). A separate indicator light and harness will be provided to be installed in the truck cab.
Section II: Installation P.T.O. SELECTION The next step is to select and install a direct drive type P.T.O. to the transmission. Please contact your local truck equipment representative for the correct unit sized on the following criteria which is based on the SwapLoader provided pump: P.T.O.
Section II: Installation HOW TO IDENTIFY PUMP ROTATION To better understand the effects of pump rotation we must consider the path that oil takes through the pump. Oil enters the pump through the inlet (suction) port, travels around the outside of the gears, and is forced out through the outlet (exhaust) port. Oil enters and exits the pump in the direction of its rotation.
Section II: Installation 5. Install the pressure hose as indicated. Tie up the pressure and suction hoses as necessary. Again, be sure the hoses are routed to avoid exhaust components and to stay clear of the drive shaft. HYDRAULIC TANK INSTALLATION 1.
Section II: Installation START UP PROCEDURE 1. Fill the hydraulic tank with hydraulic oil (see oil specification in Section IV: Maintenance.) 2. Prime the pump by loosening the clamp on the suction hose at the pump. Pull the hose back off the fitting till the air is bled from the line. Push the hose back on the fitting and retighten the clamp.
Section II: Installation 300 SERIES SUB-FRAME CRITICAL DIMENSIONS LIFT BAR DETAIL 300 SERIES SUB-FRAME DIMENSIONS HOIST COMPATABILITY SL-160/212/214/240/330/400/412 111 3/4” [2839 mm] 36” [915 mm] SL-220/222/406/518 123 3/4” [3143 mm] 48” [1220 mm] SL-520 154 1/2" [3925 mm] 48” [1220 mm] NOTE: A STRUCTURAL JIB CONTACT POINT LOCATED AS LOW AS ALLOWABLE ON THE CONTAINER FRONT IS REQUIRED.
Section II: Installation STABILIZER INSTALLATION (OPTION) The hoist installation for a unit with the stabilizer option is much the same as that for the standard unit except that a three-section hydraulic control valve is used. (See Pg. 6-6 for Manual Control or Pg. 6-8 for Air Controls for the correct installation and plumbing diagrams for a hoist with three control circuits in the Option section of the manual).
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Section II: Installation Install the hydraulic adapters and hoses from the three-section hydraulic control valve to the hydraulic cylinder (Pt. No. 21P84) shown on drawings Pgs. 6-12 & 6-13 of the manual. Tie up all loose hoses as required. Be sure the hoses are routed to avoid exhaust components and all moving components of the rear axles.
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Section II: Installation - Accessories INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – REAR BUMBER ASSEMBLY 1. Review all directions and diagrams provided before starting bumper installation. 2. Trim truck frame to indicated dimensions (see Fig. A). These dimensions will facilitate the mounting of the rear light assembly if it is also being mounted. 3.
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Section II: Installation - Accessories INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – REAR BUMBER ASSEMBLY w/ EXTENSIONS 1. Review all directions and diagrams provided before starting bumper installation. 2. Trim truck frame to indicated dimensions (see Fig. A). These dimensions will facilitate the mounting of the rear light assembly if it is also being mounted. 3.
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Section II: Installation - Accessories INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – FOLDING BUMBER ASSEMBLY 1. Review all directions and diagrams provided before starting bumper installation. Typically, a folding bumper is needed when the rear of the container extends beyond the back of the truck such that the distance between the truck bumper and container rear exceeds 24”...
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Section II: Installation - Accessories MATERIAL LIST FOR 51H44 5. Assemble the Bumper ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION WT-lb/ea. Assembly to the Front and 51H45 Slip Bracket Wdmt 9.71 Rear Brackets (see Fig. C). 51H46 Bumper Tube Wdmt 47.83 Refer to the Typical Bolted 62H84 Pivot Arm 24.79...
Section II: Installation - Accessories INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – DROP DOWN BUMPER ASSEMBLY 1. Review all directions and diagrams provided before starting bumper installation. Typically, a drop down bumper is needed when the rear of the container extends beyond the back of the truck such that the distance between the truck bumper and container rear exceeds 24”...
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Section II: Installation - Accessories MATERIAL LIST FOR 51H11 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION WT-lb/ea. 51H12 Long Pivot Arm R.H 16.08 51H13 Long Pivot Arm L.H. 16.08 51H14 Short Pivot Arm R.H. 8.89 51H15 Short Pivot Arm L.H. 8.89 51H16 Bumper Tube 113.05 51H17 Mount Bracket...
Section II: Installation - Accessories INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – FENDER ASSEMBLY, TANDEM AXLE 1. Review all directions and diagrams provided before starting fender installation. Center fender above tire using block to maintain the proper height. Fender should be approximately 6” above tire to allow for suspension movement (see Fig. A). A maximum width of 48”...
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Section II: Installation - Accessories MATERIAL LIST FOR 11H14 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION WT-lb/ea. 10H74 Fender Bracket Wdmt 8.05 21H37 Mounting Plate 1.09 21H42 Rubber Spacer 0.85 21H61 Fender Tube 1.26 00P34 3/8-16 UNC Locking Nut 0.02 00P44 3/8-16 UNC x 1 1/2 HHCS 0.07 00P78 Ø3/8”...
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Section II: Installation - Accessories INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – LIGHT BAR ASSEMBLY 1. Review all directions and diagrams provided before starting rear light bar installation. 2. Trim truck frame to indicated dimensions (see Fig. A). This step may have already been performed if a bumper was previously installed.
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Section II: Installation - Accessories MATERIAL LIST FOR 51H68 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION WT-lb/ea. 51H69 Stub Light Bar Weldment 8.54 63H08 Center Plate 27.33 00P44 3/8-16 x 1 1/2 HHCS 0.07 00P34 3/8-16 Locking Hex Nut 0.02 00771 Ø3/8 Flat Washer 0.01 01P18 5/8-11 x 3 HHCS...
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Section II: Installation ‐ Accessories INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – ROLLER & ROLLER MOUNT ASSEMBLY 1. Review all directions and diagrams provided before starting roller and roller mount installation. 2. Locate position for roller mount brackets (Pt. No. 32H03) between cross sills of the container. Rollers should be positioned as far back and as wide as possible for stability. For hoist and folding bumper clearance, do not place brackets any closer than 11”...
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Section II: Installation ‐ Accessories 4. Once the mount brackets are located on the container, weld the roller mount brackets in place (see Fig. A). 5. Install the roller (Pt. No. 10H12) between the brackets with the roller axle (Pt. No. 10H31) and the fasteners provided (see Fig.
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Section II: Installation - Accessories INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – TOOLBOX 1. Review all directions and MATERIAL LIST FOR 10H92 OR 11H12 diagrams provided before ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION WT-lb/ea. starting toolbox installation. 10H88 18” Toolbox Bracket 11.34 22H71 Toolbox Rubber Spacer 2.
Section III: Operation OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOADING A CONTAINER CAUTION: IF YOUR HOIST IS EQUIPPED WITH THE U-LOCK BODY LOCK SYSTEM, ENSURE IT IS UNLOCKED PRIOR TO EXTENDING OR RETRACTING THE JIB CYLINDER. WHEN LOADING OR UNLOADING A BODY, ENSURE THE U-LOCK IS UNLOCKED AT ALL TIMES. WHEN TRANSPORTING OR DUMPING, THE U- LOCK MUST BE LOCKED.
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Section III: Operation LOADING A CONTAINER (cont’d) STEP 4. CYCLE THE ARM FORWARD (LEFT CONTROL LEVER FORWARD), MAKING SURE THE CURVED LIFTING BAR IS SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE HOOK. RELEASE THE BRAKES OF THE TRUCK AND STEER TO CORRECTLY ALIGN THE TRUCK WITH THE CONTAINER. WATCH THE CONTAINER RAILS TO SEE THAT THEY COME TO REST CENTERED ON THE REAR ROLLERS.
Section III: Operation PLACING A CONTAINER ON THE GROUND: STEP 1. MOVE THE SLIDING JIB ALL THE WAY BACK (RIGHT CONTROL BACKWARD) UNTIL MECHANICAL JIB LATCHES UNLOCK. STEP 2. TILT THE ARM BACKWARDS (LEFT CONTROL BACKWARD). WHEN THE CONTAINER TOUCHES THE GROUND, RELEASE THE BRAKES TO FREE THE TRUCK FOR FORWARD MOVEMENT CAUSED BY THE CONTAINER.
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Section III: Operation OPERATING THE STABILIZER IF LOADING OR UNLOADING A HEAVY CONTAINER THAT WOULD CAUSE THE FRONT END TO THE TRUCK TO LIFT OFF THE GROUND, THEN A STABILIZER SHOULD BE UTILIZED IF THE UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH ONE. WHEN LOADING A CONTAINER, THE STABILIZER SHOULD BE LOWERED BETWEEN STEPS 3 & 4. WHEN PLACING A CONTAINER ON THE GROUND THE STABILIZER SHOULD BE LOWERED BETWEEN STEPS 1 &...
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Section III: Operation CHANGING HOOK HEIGHT: 54” TO 62” JIB HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (cont’d) STEP 3. TILT THE TELESCOPIC ARM REARWARD (LEFT CONTROL LEVER BACKWARD). STEP 4. CONTINUE TO TILT TELESCOPIC ARM REARWARD UNTIL THE DUMP CYLINDERS ARE FULLY EXTNEDED. REPLACE LOCK PIN AND SUECURE WITH HITCH PIN.
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Section III: Operation CHANGING HOOK HEIGHT: 62” TO 54” JIB HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE CAUTION THE FOLLOWING IS THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING HOOK HEIGHTS ON THE ADJUSTABLE JIB FROM 62” TO 54” HEIGHTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW AND ADHERE TO THIS PROCEDURE MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. MAKE SURE WORK AREA IS CLEAR OF PEOPLE AND OBSTACLES PRIOR TO CHANGING THE HOOK HEIGHT ON THE ADJUSTABLE JIB.
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Section III: Operation CHANGING HOOK HEIGHT: 62” TO 54” JIB HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (cont’d) STEP 4. WITH THE TELESCOPIC JIB FULLY EXTENDED IN THE TRANSPORT POSITION (AS SHOWN); REPLACE THE LOCK PIN AND SECURE WITH HITCH PIN. WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE LOCK PIN ON THE ADJUSTABLE JIB WHILE JIB IS IN THE 62” HOOK POSITION AND THE TELESCOPIC ARM IN TRANSPORT POSITION (AS SHOWN).
Section III: Operation REAR ROLLER SPACING ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS Industry standard for the outside rail width dimension on subframe longsills is either 40 1/2” or 41-5/8” (see illustration below). For most 35 5/8” hook height (100 series) and 53 7/8” hook height (200/300 series) subframes the outside width dimension of the longsill rails is 41 5/8”. For most 61 3/4”...
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Section III: Operation REAR ROLLER SPACING ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS (cont’d) NARROW TO WIDE ROLLER SPACING ADJUSTMENT: To change a hoist from the narrow roller spacing to a wide roller spacing follow these instructions: 1. Loosen and remove the retaining bolts, washers and roller retainer. 2.
Section IV: Maintenance MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Lubricate with grease (refer to lubrication diagram). Lifting hook on jib (if operating the adjustable jib be sure to rotate and grease hook). Jib slide - top, bottom, and side guides. 2. Check hydraulic oil level. with the hoist in the transport position (lift cylinders retracted and jib cylinder extended –...
Section IV: Maintenance HYDRAULIC OIL SPECIFICATION & INTERCHANGE CHART Select an ISO grade of Premium Anti-Wear Hydraulic Oil that is optimum for your location. HYDRAULIC OIL SELECTION CHART Ambient Temperature Viscosity Range ISO Grade F° C° SUS @ 100 °F -10 to 85 -23 to 29 150-170 10 to 110...
Section IV: Maintenance MAST LOCK INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS All SwapLoader hook-lift hoists come with a mast lock (safety latch) assembly that is located on the bottom side of the outer tube. When the jib is extended the mast lock then engages the latch bars (forks) on the pivot joint, making the jib, outer tube, and pivot joint into a continuous member for raising the container or body up into a dump mode.
Section IV: Maintenance ADJUSTMENT If after inspecting all mast lock components and making any necessary repairs the gap between the mast lock and latch bars on the pivot joint is still incorrect, then an adjustment will need to be made. Please complete the following steps: 1.
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Section IV: Maintenance contact with the jib lockout valve roller. The roller should be depressed by the valve ramp so that 1/8” to 3/16” of the roller is exposed from the end cap (see illustration below). ADJUSTMENT Should the jib lockout valve need adjustment the first step will be to loosen the mount bracket screws (see illustration above).
Section IV: Maintenance PRESSURE CHECK INSTRUCTIONS When performing a pressure check on a SwapLoader hook-lift hoist, we recommend that you use a calibrated pressure gauge that reads pressures up to 3,500 PSI (a 0 to 5,000 PSI range gauge is recommended). As a minimum, the gauge should have 100 PSI graduation marks (50 PSI is preferred), and a 3-inch diameter dial size (4-inch dial is preferred).
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Section IV: Maintenance This 90° male #4 JIC hydraulic adapter is supplied by SwapLoader and should be installed in the hydraulic control valve at the time of the hoist installation (see the hoist parts & operations manual). 2. Remove the female JIC #4 cap from the male JIC #4 adapter and attach the pressure gauge to the hydraulic control valve (see illustration below).
The illustration below is a typical hoist clamp assembly for the SwapLoader Heavy Duty Series hoist models. For optimum performance out of your SwapLoader SL-518 hooklift the gap between the top of the jib horizontal tube and the top inside surface of the outer tube should be kept between 1/16”...
VI: Options 91H59– CYLINDER CIRCUIT, BL 518 STD SL-518 DISC-LOCK WASHER TORQUE SPECS PART ITEM DESCRIPTION WT-lb/all lb/ea. SAE GR 8 BOLT 44H79 U-Lock Assy, HD 117.97 117.97 ASS’Y TORQUE SIZE 89H40 Shim, BL Mnt HD 2-1/2 21.92 43.84 (FT-LBS) 89H45 Valve Mnt Bkt, Solenoid HD 1.13...
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VI: Options 44H79 – U-LOCK ASSEMBLY SL-518 DISC-LOCK WASHER PART TORQUE SPECS ITEM DESCRIPTION WT-lb/all lb/ea. SAE GR 8 BOLT 26H98 Prong, U-Lock HD 14.20 28.4 ASS’Y TORQUE SIZE 44H80 U-Lock Wdmt, HD 48.62 48.62 (FT-LBS) 44H81 Linkage Wdmt, U-Lock HD 1.89...
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VI: Options 90H47 – AIR CONTROLS, 2-SECTION SL-518 PART ITEM DESCRIPTION WT-lb/all lb/ea. 40H43 Valve Mnt Bkt, 2-Sect VG20 13.10 13.10 51H27 Air Ctrl Console, 2-Sect 4.20 4.20 12P94 Air Line Kit 1.40 1.40 20P59 Hyd Valve, 2-Sect 3500 VG20 46.00 46.00 20P71...
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VI: Options NOTE: FITTING AND TUBING SHOWN ARE PART OF THE 12P94 AIR LINE KIT WHICH CONTAINS FITTINGS FOR MULTIPLE HOIST/PLUMBING CONFIGURATIONS. NOT ALL FITTINGS MAY BE UTILIZED. THE 20P71 AIR SHIFT KITS ARE TO BE INSTALLED ON THE HYD. CONTROL VALVE BY THE HOIST INSTALLER. PREFERENCE INSTALLTION INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE AIR SHIFT KIT.
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VI: Options 90H48 – AIR CONTROLS, 3-SECTION SL-518 PART ITEM DESCRIPTION WT-lb/all lb/ea. 40H58 Valve Mnt Bkt, 3-Sect VG20 14.20 14.20 51H37 Air Ctrl Console, 3-Sect 4.90 4.90 12P94 Air Line Kit 1.40 1.40 20P71 Air Shift Kit, VG20 1.50 4.50 20P73...
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VI: Options 91H63 – AIR CONTROLS, 3-SECTION U-LOCK SL-518 PART ITEM DESCRIPTION WT-lb/all lb/ea. 40H58 Valve Mnt Bkt, 3-Sect VG20 14.20 14.20 51H37 Air Ctrl Console, 3-Sect 4.90 4.90 12P94 Air Line Kit 1.40 1.40 20P71 Air Shift Kit, VG20 1.50 4.50 20P73 Control Handle, 3-Sect Air...
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VI: Options NOTE: FITTING AND TUBING SHOWN ARE PART OF THE 12P94 AIR LINE KIT WHICH CONTAINS FITTINGS FOR MULTIPLE HOIST/PLUMBING CONFIGURATIONS. NOT ALL FITTINGS MAY BE UTILIZED. THE 20P71 AIR SHIFT KITS ARE TO BE INSTALLED ON THE HYD. CONTROL VALVE BY THE HOIST INSTALLER. PREFERENCE INSTALLTION INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE AIR SHIFT KIT.
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VI: Options 91H53 – TANK CIRCUIT, 3-SECTION SL-518 TANK SERVICE PARTS PART PART ITEM DESCRIPTION WT-lb/all ITEM DESC. lb/ea. 01P97 Extension Screw 5/16-18 0.03 0.06 01P98 Clamp, Ext. Plate 0.01 0.02 21P16 Strainer, 50 GPM 10P36 Adp Hyd 12MJ/12MB 90 0.30 0.90 Sight...
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