Lift And Support Points; Frame Hoist; Floor Jack; Safety Stands - Honda EP3 Service Manual

General Information
Lift and Support Points
NOTE: If you are going to remove heavy components
such as suspension or the fuel tank from the rear of the
vehicle, first supportthe front ofthe vehicle with tall
safety stands. When substantialweight is removed
from the rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity can
change and cause the vehicle to tip forward on the hoist.
Frame Hoist
1. Position the hoist lift blocks (A), or safety stands,
under the vehicle's front support points (B) and rear
support points (C).
2. Raise the hoist a few inches, and rock the vehicle
gently to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the hoistto full height, and inspectthe lift
points for solid contact with the lift blocks.
Safety Stands
To support the vehicle on safety stands. use the same
suppon points (B and C) as for a frame hoist, Always
use satety stands when working on or under any
vehicle that is supported only by a jack.
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Floor Jack
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Block the wheels that are not being lifted.
3. When lifting the rear of the vehicle. put the
gearshift Iever in reverse.
4. Position the floor jack under the front jacking
bracket (A) or rear jacking bracket (B), center the
jacking bracket in the jack lift ptatform (C), and jack
up the vehicle high enough to fit the safety stands
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Position the safety stands underthe support points
and adjust them so the vehicle will tevet.
Lower the vehicle onto the stands.
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