nifty Heightrider HR28 Series Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 42

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Height Rider/SP Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
4.7.2
TOWING
If the Niftylift needs to be towed in case of an emergency, it will be necessary to chock the wheels
before starting any of the following actions.
GEARBOX DISENGAGEMENT
In order to safely tow the HR28, the drive mechanism will need to be bypassed. The drive gearboxes
located on the front and rear wheel hubs must be disengaged as follows;
1)
Place a suitable container under the drive hub to capture oil spillage.
2)
Using an Allen key, remove the central plug.
3)
Using a suitable hydraulic jack, lift the machine until the relevant wheel is clear of the ground.
4)
Screw an M8 bolt into the central pinion and carefully pull the pinion out of the gearbox. Slight
movement of the wheel may be required whilst carrying out this procedure.
5)
Re-install the central plug.
6)
To re-engage the gearbox, remove central plug and refit central pinion ensuring wheel is jacked
up clear of the ground.
7)
Re-install central plug.
8)
Top up gearbox oil as required, ensure drain plugs are horizontal (see diagram).
4.7.3
CRANEAGE
Observe all of the limitations relating to straps and chains stated above under 'Transporting'.
1)
(4.7.1)
When utilising the designated lifting points never apply a 'snatch' load, i.e. lift slowly to take up
2)
the load before raising. Similarly, do not drop machine when positioning after lifting.
3)
If the machine is to be lifted by crane, use the designated lifting points and observe the
recommendations regarding spreader beams.
machine type, on request (See below).
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D81742
HR28
Individual drawings are available for each
English/USA – 04/15
Original instructions

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