• If any decal shown in this manual has been removed, is missing, or cannot be read completely for any reason, contact your local service representative for a replacement decal(s). • Or call:Hunter Engineering Company at 1-800-448-6848. • A new warning label kit, 20-3064-1 may be ordered free of charge. The kit will contain all the decals described in the lists below.
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Care Instructions - Rack Finish L494HD Weight Capacity Figure 5. 128-567-2 Figure 6. 128-1835-2 One sticker per Runway Do Not Exceed Caution - Risk of Electric Shock Figure 7. 128-938-2 Figure 8. 128-158-2 (on top of console) CAUTION: RAISE/LOWER DANGER: Lockout Power Figure 9. 128-1552-2 Figure 10. 128-1358-3 Page 4 of 17...
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Hands Caution: PowerSlide Runways WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED Figure 11. 128-202-2 Figure 12. 128-320-2 WARNING: REMAIN CLEAR CAUTION: Do Not Operate Figure 13. 128-321-1 Figure 14. 128-311-2 Page 5 of 17...
CAUTION: Proper Maintenance Wire Rope Service Record Figure 15. 128-312-2 Figure 16. 128-1013 1.1.1. Safety Instructions Figure 17. 128-308-2 1.2. Jack Warning/ Instruction Decal Placement 1.3. Additional Safety Information Equipment Description: The product is lift rack intend for automotive vehicles to been driven on to the rack and lifted up to a desired height so the underside of the vehicle can be accessed for service or alignments.
3. Getting Started 3.1. Operator Responsibilities NOTE Read and thoroughly familiarize yourself with these instructions and the ANSI/ALI ALCTV prior to operating the equipment. The operator shall operate the automotive lift only after proper instruction or trained as outlined below (see Operator Training).
4. Detailed Operation Instructions 4.1. Preparation Lift Operation Safety Rules Read and familiarize yourself with these instructions before operating lift. Do not try to operate an improperly functioning lift. Do not attempt to use a lift for any purposes other than lifting vehicles. Properly chock vehicle before operating lift.
Leave the wheel chocks in place while elevating the lift, performing service operations on the vehicle, and while lowering the lift. After lowering the lift, remove the wheel chocks from the front and rear of the tire before moving the vehicle. 4.3. Lift Operation Raising the Lift.
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CAUTION Listen for the sound of the mechanical locks passing over their detents. If the sound is not heard, release the “RAISE” button and refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual. Release the “RAISE” button when the lift reaches the desired height. The pump will shut off and the lift will stop Press and hold the “LOWER”...
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While continuing to hold the “LOCK RELEASE” button, depress the “LOWER” button until the lift reaches the desired height. Release both buttons when the lift reaches the desired height. Depress and hold the “LOWER” button until the mechanical locks engage. If the lift is being lowered completely, ensure the lift rack is resting fully on the floor before removing the wheel chocks.
5. Regular Maintenance With due care and maintenance, your Hunter alignment lift can last indefinitely. Please use the following maintenance schedule to keep your Hunter alignment lift in good working order. 5.1. Corrosion NOTE Scratches to powder-coat should be touched up as soon as possible, on an as-needed basis. Use provided paint.
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Check the power unit reservoir oil level. Add oil if necessary (use Hunter’s specially filtered DEXRON III transmission fluid, 148-128-2). NOTE: Oil must be checked and filled when the lift is in its fully lowered position.
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Drain fluid from reservoir by dropping pump reservoir with the lift lowered completely. Clean any metal particles that may be on the magnet Every 6 Years Hunter Engineering requires that the lifting cables on all 4-Post models be replaced every six years. Hunter Service representatives are authorized to perform this service NOTE The suggested maintenance above is for normal working conditions.
(6) months. In case of any warranty claim, it will be necessary to contact your local authorized Hunter Service Representative. To have an item considered for warranty, it must be returned to Hunter Engineering Company for inspection and evaluation. This must be done on a freight prepaid basis.
6. Troubleshooting Table 3. Troubleshooting Chart PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Lift does not operate. Circuit breaker or fuse blown in shop Locate shop power panel and restore power. power panel. If overload repeats due to lift operation, contact factory service representative. Hydraulic system malfunction. “RAISE”...
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