General maintenance, Danger, Warning – Autoquip FREIGHTLIFT FLH User Manual
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DANGER
!
To avoid personal injury or death, the procedures described in this section
should only be performed by qualified service personnel.
WARNING
!
Never operate the lift by “manualling” the electrical controls (using the
contactors located inside the control panel). All safety devices are by-
passed in this mode of operation and lift damage or severe personal injury
could occur.
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
The FREIGHTLIFT operates efficiently utilizing high quality oil products that are readily
available in all areas. These oil products contain additives that are desirable for
optimum performance of the equipment. Follow the recommendations below that apply
to the circumstances most similar to your installation.
Environment (Ambient Temperature)
Recommended Oil
Indoor locations with variable temperatures:
30 - 100 degrees F
5W 30 or 5W 40 Multiviscosity Motor Oil
Indoor locations with constant temperatures:
60 - 80 degrees F
Permissible to use SAE 20 Motor Oil
Outdoor locations: 30 - 120 degrees F
5W 30 or 5W 40 Multiviscosity Motor Oil
Outdoor locations: 10 degrees F below 0 to
100 degrees F
5W 20 or 5W 30 Multiviscosity Motor Oil
Cold Storage Warehouse: 10 - 40 degrees F
Contact local Autoquip Service Rep.
NOTE: All oils above are detergent type.
OIL CAPACITY:
Reservoir capacity for the steel “vertical” tank is approximately 11 gallons. The
reservoir capacity for “contractor” (polyethylene) tank is approximately 5 gallons.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE