Omega Lift 40500 - Manual (Page 3)

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OPERATION
Removing a Clutch
1. Follow vehicle manufacturers instruction for removing
clutch.
2. Select the correct size spline sleeve. Place the spline
on the adapter shaft, then attach to the head plate
with the release pin & retaining pin provided.
3. Close the release valve by tightening the release
valve knob. Pump the handle to raise the lifting arm
and align the spline sleeve with the clutch.
4. Tilt the head plate with the tilt adjustment bolt to align
it with the clutch bore. Slide the spline sleeve into
the clutch.
5. Remove the clutch mounting bolts and back the jack
and clutch away from the flywheel.
Be sure all tools and personnel are clear before
lowering load. Slowly open the release valve!
The more you turn the knob counter-clockwise, the
faster the load will come down. Maintain control of
the rate of speed at which the load lowers at all times!
Transporting the Clutch while on Jack
Be sure the adapter shaft is in the vertical position and
the jack is fully lowered before transporting, as shown
in Figure 2.
Loading and Unloading a Clutch from the Jack
1. To load or unload a clutch from the jack, be sure the
adapter shaft is in the vertical position, as shown in
Figure 2.
2. Add or remove one piece of the clutch at a time.
Installing a Clutch
1. Raise the clutch into the horizontal position for
installation and tilt the clutch using the tilt adjustment
bolt to align with the flywheel.
2. Put the jack and clutch into position so that the spline
shaft engages the pilot bearing in the flywheel. Install
and tighten the clutch mounting bolts referring vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
PREPARATION
1. Verify that the product and the application are
compatible, if in doubt call Omega Technical Service
(888) 332-6419.
2. Before using this product, read the operator's manual
completely and familiarize yourself thoroughly with
the product, its components and recognize the
potential hazards associated with its use.
3. To familiarize yourself with basic operation, locate
and turn the release valve knob (see Fig 1):
a. Clockwise until firm resistance is felt to further
turning. This is the ‘CLOSED’ release valve position
used to raise the lifting arm.
b. Counter-clockwise, but no more than 1/2 turn from
the closed position. This is the ‘OPEN’ release valve
position used to lower the lifting arm.
4. With lifting arm fully lowered, locate and remove
the oil filler plug. Pump handle 6 to 8 full strokes.
Ensure the oil level is within ~3/16" from the inner
cylinder as viewed from the oil filler hole. Reinstall
the oil filler plug.
5. Ensure that jack rolls freely, that the pump and
release valve operate smoothly. Raise and lower
the unloaded jack throughout the advertised lift
range before putting into service. Replace worn
or damaged parts and assemblies with Omega
authorized replacement parts only.
Figure 2 - Illustration of Lowest Position with Clutch
Adapter Shaft
Clutch
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WARNING
• Study, understand, and follow all printed
materials provided with/on this product before
use.
• Do not exceed rated capacity.
• Use only on hard, level surface.
• Do not allow any part of your body under the lift
arm or load while the jack is supporting a load.
• Use only the factory supplied adapters as a
means of contacting the load. Never use any
other part of the jack as a lifting surface.
• Use of this jack is limited to the removal,
installation and transportation of clutch/flywheel.
• Adequately support the vehicle before starting
repairs.
• No alterations shall be made on this product.
• Failure to heed these markings may result in
personal injury and/or property damage.
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! WARNING
To avoid crushing and related injuries:
NEVER work on, under or around a
load supported only by a hydraulic
jack. ALWAYS use adequately rated
mechanical means.