Omega Lift 40500 - Manual (Page 4)

OPERATING with Optional Flywheel Adapter
Note. Flywheel Adapter Assembly is not included with
the unit. To order, refer to replacement parts section.
Install the flywheel adapter
1. Keep jack in lowest position. Remove the release pin,
then remove the spline sleeve and adapter shaft.
2. Install the flywheel adapter assembly, then secure
with the quick release pin.
Note: Flywheel adapter assembly includes flywheel
adapter, a shorter adapter shaft, and a C-clip (Fig. 3).
Use the shorter adapter shaft on flywheel adapter only.
Removing a Flywheel
1. Remove all the flywheel attaching bolts (flywheel to
crankshaft bolts) except for the three bolts pointed
in Figure 4.
2. Install teh flywheel adapter as shown in Fig. 4. Close
the release valve knob fully. Pump the handle to raise
the lifting arm and align the flywheel adapter to the
flywheel using the tilt adjustment bolt.
3. Center the flywheel adapter to the flywheel and bolt
the adapter to the flywheel. Leave room to access
the remaining three flywheel attaching bolts retained
on the flywheel.
4. Ensure the releave valve knob of the jack is closed
tightly before removing the last three flywheel
attaching bolts.
5. Back the jack and flywheel away from the engine and
slowly lower the flywheel.
6. Then while supporting the flywheel, remove the
flywheel from the adapter.
Loading and Unloading a Flywheel from the Jack
1. To load or unload a flywheel from the jack, be sure
thejack is in lowest position.
2. While supporting the flywheel, remove the flywheel
from the adapter.
Installing a Flywheel
1. Close release valve knob, pump the handle and
raise the flywheel into position shown in Figure 4 for
installation. Adjust the flywheel using tilt adjustment
bolt to align the flywheel with the crankshaft.
2. Install and tighten the attaching bolts.
Note: Tighten the flywheel attaching bolts gradually.
Each bolt should be tightened to the specified torque
in a crisscross method. Refer to vehicle service manual
for the tightening sequence and torque.
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Figure 3 - Flywheel adapter assembly components
Figure 4 - Flywheel Adapter Operational Illustration
Adapter Shaft
Head Plate
C-clip
Quick Release Pin
Tilt Adjustment Bolt
Flywheel Adapter
Flywheel
Flywheel Adapter
Flywheel
Three attaching bolts retained
on flywheel before securing
the adapter to flywheel.
Adapter Shaft
C-clip
Flywheel Adapter