TURN TABLES 1.5 TON CAPACITY / 2 PC. Model 45742 OPERATING INFORMATION 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our Web site at http://www.harborfreight.com Copyright 2001 by Harbor Freight Tools. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. For technical questions please call 1-800-444-3353
SPECIFICATIONS TABLE SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, operating, maintenance procedures, and parts list. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference. GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. Cluttered, damp or wet work areas invite injuries. 2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA. Do not allow children to handle this product. 3. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, tools and equipment should be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and equipment and keep out of reach of children. 4. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to use this equipment. 5. USE EYE PROTECTION. Wear ANSI approved safety impact eye glasses when working with this equipment. ANSI approved safety impact eye glasses are available from Harbor Freight Tools. SKU 45742 PAGE 2
6. DRESS SAFELY. Non-skid footwear or safety shoes should be used when working with this product. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can become caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from becoming caught in moving parts. If wearing a long-sleeve shirt, roll sleeves up above elbows. 7. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS. 8. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera. 9. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do not use this tool when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand. 10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully check that this tool will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this product. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately. 11. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this product. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools. 12. MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this equipment clean, dry, and free of oil and grease. 13. MAINTENANCE: For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician. 14. USE THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR THE RIGHT JOB. There are certain applications for which this product was designed. Do not use a small tool or equipment to do the work of a larger industrial tool or equipment. Do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended. SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 1. MAINTAIN A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT. Keep work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding work space. 2. DO NOT FORCE THE EQUIPMENT. The Turn Tables will do the work better and safer below or at the weight capacity (3,000 Lbs. or 1.5 Tons per pair) for which they were designed. Do not exceed the weight capacity. The Turn Tables will break under dynamic loading. Caution: Always be aware of Dynamic Loading. If you drop a weight on the Turn Tables, it may create for a brief instant, an excess load. The Turn Tables are designed for 3,000 lbs. or 1.5 Tons per pair maximum load; do not exceed. SKU 45742 PAGE 3
3. MAKE SURE THE TURN TABLES ARE POSITIONED ON A DRY, FLAT, LEVEL SURFACE. Do not position the Turn Tables on an uneven surface or a surface covered with ice, grease, oil, or any other substance that may cause the Turn Tables to tip over or slide when driving a vehicle up onto the Turn Tables. 4. ADDITIONAL HELP MAY BE REQUIRED TO GUIDE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE TURN TABLES. Another person, standing a safe distance away from the vehicle, may be needed to act as a visual guide as you drive the vehicle onto the Turn Tables. 5. ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE SLOWEST SPEED POSSIBLE WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE ONTO AND OFF OF THE TURN TABLES. 6. ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN POSITIONED ON THE TURN TABLES IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF THE ENGINE, SET THE PARKING BRAKE, AND BLOCK THE REAR TIRES. Never attempt to use the Turn Tables while the engine is running. Turn off the engine, set the parking brake, carefully exit the vehicle, and block the rear tires with wheel chocks or blocks of wood to prevent the vehicle from rolling while being serviced. 7. NOTE: It is recommended that the vehicle manufacturer s manual, and/or a qualified technician, be consulted to determine the front end wheel alignment degree of tolerance difference allowable for the vehicle make and model being tested. 8. NEVER WORK UNDERNEATH A VEHICLE WITHOUT USING ADDITIONAL SAFETY SUPPORT DEVICES (I.E., JACK STANDS) TO SUPPORT THE VEHICLE. 9. The Turn Tables are not designed to be used with jack stands and no one should work under vehicle while vehicle is on Turn Tables. UNPACKING When unpacking, check to make sure all parts shown on the Parts List (page 8) are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1. The Turn Tables are designed to indicate whether the front end wheel alignment of a compact car or lightweight truck is in need of adjustment. 2. Should the Turn Tables indicate a need for front end wheel alignment adjustment (usually by means of adjusting the vehicle s tie rods), it is recommended that only a qualified technician perform the service, and not while the vehicle is still on the Turn Tables. SKU 45742 PAGE 4
Proper Positioning Of The Turn Tables: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. CAUTION: Make sure the Turn Tables are positioned on a dry, flat, level surface capable of supporting the weight of the Turn Tables and vehicle being tested. Do not position the Turn Tables on an uneven surface or a surface covered with ice, grease, oil, or any other substance that may cause the Turn Tables to tip over or slide when driving a vehicle up onto the Turn Tables. 2. To determine the correct distance between the Turn Tables, it is recommended that you measure the distance (on-center) between the front tires of the vehicle that is to be driven onto the Turn Tables. Then, use the same on-center measurement to position the Turn Tables. (See Figure A.) 3. When positioning the Turn Tables on the floor surface, make sure the side that has the Scale Pin (part #11) faces outward on both sides of the vehicle. (See Figure A, and Assy. Diagram.) 3. Make sure to evenly align the Turn Tables on the floor surface area. (See Figure A.) MEASURE DISTANCE BETWEEN FRONT TIRES (ON-CENTER). ALIGN TURN TABLES WITH TIRES (ON-CENTER). SCALE PIN (#11) SCALE PIN (#11) POSITION TURN TABLES EVENLY ON FLOOR SURFACE. FIGURE A When Driving A Vehicle Onto The Turn Tables: 1. After the Turn Tables are properly positioned, check to make sure the two Pins (part #1) in each Turn Table are inserted through the Top Plate (part #4) and Base (part #9). Also, make sure the Scale Pin (part #11) is at the 0 setting on the Scale Plate (part #2). (See Figures B, C, and Assy. Diagram.) SKU 45742 PAGE 5
2. Another person, standing a safe distance away from the vehicle, may be needed to act as a visual guide as you drive the vehicle onto the Turn Tables. 3. When the Turn Tables are properly aligned with the vehicle s front tires, make sure to approach and drive straight onto the Turn Tables at the slowest possible speed. 4. Stop the vehicle when the front tires are centered with the Scale Pin (part #11). (See Figure B, C, and Assy. Diagram.) FRONT TIRE SCALE PIN (#11) PIN (#1) PIN (#1) FIGURE B 5. Immediately turn off the engine, set the parking brake, carefully exit the vehicle, and block the rear tires with wheel chocks or blocks of wood to prevent the vehicle from rolling while being serviced. 6. Remove the two Pins (part #1) from each Turn Table. (See Figures B, C, and Assy. Diagram.) PIN (#1) BASE (#9) SCALE PLATE (#2) PIN (#1) TOP PLATE (#4) SCALE PIN (#11) FIGURE C SKU 45742 PAGE 6
7. Turn the steering wheel of the vehicle as far to the right as possible, and hold the steering wheel while another person takes an accurate reading (in 0 to 45 degree increments) from the Scale Plate (part #2) of each Turn Table. 8. Compare the readings taken from the Scale Plate (part #2) of each Turn Table. 9. Turn the steering wheel of the vehicle as far to the left as possible, and hold while another person takes an accurate reading (in 0 to 45 degree increments) from the Scale Plate (part #2) of each Turn Table. 10. Compare the readings taken from the Scale Plate (part #2) of each Turn Table. 11. As with most vehicles, if the two Scale Plate (part #2) comparison readings differ from only 0 to 5 degrees, this will indicate no front wheel alignment adjustment is necessary. Should the comparison readings differ over 5 degrees, it is recommended that the front end wheel alignment be serviced by a qualified technician. 12. NOTE: It is further recommended that the vehicle manufacturer s manual, and/or a qualified technician, be consulted to determine the front end wheel alignment degree of tolerance difference allowable for the vehicle make and model being tested. 13. Once the front end alignment test has been performed, remove the wheel chocks or blocks of wood from the rear tires of the vehicle, and make sure to back the vehicle in reverse gear off the Turn Tables at the slowest possible speed. INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Turn Tables. Check for loose screws, misalignment, binding of moving parts, broken parts, and any other condition that may affect their safe operation. If a problem exists, immediately discontinue using the Turn Tables and have them serviced by a qualified technician. Do not use damaged equipment. 2. Keep the Turn Tables free of oil and grease. Use only a mild detergent and damp cloth when cleaning. Do not use a flammable or combustible solvents to clean the Turn Tables. 3. Once clean, lubricate all moving parts with a light oil. SKU 45742 PAGE 7
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACE- MENT PARTS THERETO. ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM / PARTS LIST NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKU 45742 PAGE 8