Parts List & Operating Instructions
1. Position the jack under the transmission.
2. Close the control valve. Operate the pump handle to raise the boom and align the mounting plate with the transmission.
See Figure 2.
3. Remove the transmission according to the instructions in the vehicle service manual.
4. Position the transmission on the mounting plate, resting against the angle plates as shown in Figure 2.
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The transmission mounting plate may be tilted forward and backward by adjusting the linkage arm (No. 538311).
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The transmission mounting plate may be tilted side-to-side by adjusting the hex hd. cap screws.
5. Secure the transmission to the mounting plate.
6. Lower the load by slowly opening the control valve. Use the control valve to regulate how fast the boom is lowered.
Optional Equipment - OTC Adjustagrip
OTC's universal mounting arms may be used to mount other large transmissions
to the low lift transmission jack. (Order No. 305811 for one universal mounting arm;
order each arm separately.)
1. Remove the transmission mounting plate (No. 538316), bolts, washers, and hex
nuts.
2. Fasten the universal mounting arms to the top of the mounting plate (No. 538320)
using the washers and nuts provided. See Figure 3.
a. Loosen all the joints in the adjust-a-grip arms.
b. Locate the right angle mounting ear of each arm over a slot in the mounting
plate, and install a washer and nut.
c. Use cap screws to attach at least two of the arms to the transmission.
1. Completely lower the jack any time it is not being used.
2. The hydraulic pump and ram assembly should be drained, flushed, and refilled with oil at least once each year. Use
a high grade hydraulic oil such as OTC No. 9636 or an equivalent (215 SUS viscosity rating at 100° F).
3. Lubricate caster swivel plates and wheels every six months using pressure gun grease.
4. Lubricate lift arm pivot points as needed with SAE 30 motor oil.
Operating Instructions
Figure 2
The transmission must rest
against the angle plates as shown.
Angle Plates
®
Universal Mounting Arm (No. 538578)
Maintenance
Form No. 540403
Angle Plate
Mounting
Plate
No. 538320
© 2007 SPX Rev. B, January 20, 2009
Right Angle
Mounting Ear
Figure 3
Sheet No. 2 of 2