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the forks don't lower. 

 

C - If the jack don't descend when control lever (part # 1) is in the LOWER position, turn the nut (part # 18) 

clockwise until raising the control lever (part # 1) lowers the forks. Then check the DRIVE position according to 

item A and B to be sure the nut (part # 18) is in the proper position. 

 

D - If the jack don't elevate while pumping in the RAISE position, turn the nut (part # 18) 

counter-clockwise until the jack elevate while pumping in the RAISE position. Then check the 

LOWER and DRIVE position according to item A,B, & C. 

 

Maintenance and repair 

 
 
 
 

             

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ROUBLESHOOTING 

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UIDE 

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Warning: Before performing any task, always block drive wheel off of the ground. 
Consult the factory for problems at time of installation, or for any problems not addressed below. 

 

Problem: Possible 

cause(s): Action: 

Lifting height is not longer achieved 
 
 
 

Hydraulic oil level is too low 
 
 
 

Re-fill hydraulic oil when carriage is 

all the way down. 

 
 

Unit jerks when lifting 
 
 
 
 
 

Air in the system 
 
 
 
 
 

Open vent screw on the lift cylinder 
with carriage lowered all the way 
down. Lift carriage with vent screw 
open until oil is free from air bubbles. 
Close the vent screw 

Carriage can’t be lifted up 

Without hydraulic oil 

Oil has impurities 

Fill the oil 

Change the oil 

Carriage can’t be lowered 

Oil has impurities 

Piston rod & pump body is deformed. 

Change the oil and clean drift valve 

Replace piston rod or pump body 

Oil leakage 

 

Seals worn, cracked or damaged. 

 

Replace with new one. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for DRUM-55-S

Page 1: ...UAL PORTABLE DRUM JACK DRUM 55 S VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP 2999 NORTH WAYNE STREET P O BOX 507 ANGOLA IN 46703 TELEPHONE 260 665 7586 OR TOLL FREE 800 348 0868 FAX 260 665 1339 URL WWW VESTILMFG COM E...

Page 2: ...gers relating to the correct use of the products It contains generally valid safety instructions which must be observed Safety instructions relating to specific actions or situations are listed prior...

Page 3: ...pacity 1 000 lbs Drum Lift Height from Ground 3 Overall Size W x D x H 29 x 42 x 47 3 8 Turning Radius 29 Steering Wheel 8 x 2 Front Wheel 3 x 1 No of Strokes to secure the drum 6 7 No of strokes to l...

Page 4: ...carefully when it is being used or moved Do not overload this drum jack Check capacity plate for loading weight and lifting height Do not handle unstable loads Operate truck only from designated oper...

Page 5: ...e carefully and regularly inspected and maintained in a safe operating condition All hydraulic systems should be regularly inspected and maintained in conformance with the maintenance schedules Lift c...

Page 6: ...moves back to drive position when released If however the settings has been changed you can adjust according to the following steps A If the drum jack elevates while pumping in the DRIVE position turn...

Page 7: ...lways block drive wheel off of the ground Consult the factory for problems at time of installation or for any problems not addressed below Problem Possible cause s Action Lifting height is not longer...

Page 8: ...PARTS DRAWING...

Page 9: ...UM 55 S 05 71 Hex Cap Nut M12 2 DRUM 55 S 05 22 Dust Cover 1 DRUM 55 S 05 72 Draw Rod 2 DRUM 55 S 05 23 Oil Seal 1 DRUM 55 S 05 73 Lift Piston Cylinder 1 DRUM 55 S 05 24 Oil Pipe 1 DRUM 55 S 05 74 Pis...

Page 10: ...nty covers defects in the following original dynamic components motors hydraulic pumps electronic controllers switches and cylinders It also covers defects in original parts that wear under normal usa...

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