JET PT-2036JA, PT-2042J, PT-2048J, PT-2742J, PT-2748J Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
“PTJ” Series Pallet Trucks
WALTER M EIE R (Manufa c turing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-151003
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision A1 03/2012
www.waltermeier.com Copyright © 2012 Walter Meier (Manufacturi ng) Inc .
1.0 Warranty and Service
Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of
our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any
of these Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or
perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET® tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in
your area call 1-800-274-6848.
MORE INFORMATION
Walter Meier is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with
your local Walter Meier distributor, or visit waltermeier.com.
WARRANTY
JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product (MW = Metalworking, WW =
Woodworking).
WHAT IS COVERED?
This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below. Cutting tools,
abrasives and other consumables are excluded from warranty coverage.
WHO IS COVERED?
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product.
WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?
The general JET warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Five Year Warranties do not cover woodworking (WW) products used for commercial, industrial or educational
purposes. Woodworking products with Five Year Warranties that are used for commercial, industrial or education
purposes revert to a One Year Warranty. This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse,
abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair or alterations, or lack of maintenance.
HOW TO GET SERVICE
The product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to a location designated by us. For the name
of the location nearest you, please call 1-800-274-6848.
You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the
merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, we will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchase price,
at our option. We will return the repaired product or replacement at our expense unless it is determined by us that
there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty in which case we will,
at your direction, dispose of or return the product. In the event you choose to have the product returned, you will be
responsible for the shipping and handling costs of the return.
HOW STATE LAW APPLIES
This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
LIMITATIONS ON THIS WARRANTY
WALTER MEIER (MANUFACTURING) INC., LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW
LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WALTER MEIER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR
FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECI AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARI SING FROM THE USE OF
OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Walter Meier sells through distributors only. The specifications in Walter Meier catalogs are given as general
information and are not binding. Members of Walter Meier reserve the right to effect at any time, without prior notice,
those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason
whatsoever. JET® branded produc ts are not sold in Canada by Walter Meier.
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2.0 Table of contents
Section Page
1.0 Warranty and Service ....................................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Table of contents .............................................................................................................................. 3
3.0 Safety warnings ................................................................................................................................ 3
4.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 4
5.0 Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 4
6.0 Setup and assembl y ......................................................................................................................... 5
7.0 Operations ........................................................................................................................................ 5
7.1 Lifting Load ................................................................................................................................ 6
7.2 Moving Load ................................................................................................................................. 6
7.3 Lowering Load............................................................................................................................... 6
7.4 Up-Down Cam Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 6
8.0 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 6
8.1 Cleaning Release Valve ................................................................................................................ 6
8.2 Lubricati on .................................................................................................................................... 6
8.3 Piston Seal/O - Ring Replacement .................................................................................................. 7
9.0 Troubleshooting the PTJ Series Pallet Trucks ................................................................................... 8
10.0 Replacement Parts ......................................................................................................................... 8
10.1.1 PTJ-Series Pallet Trucks – Exploded View ............................................................................... 9
10.1.2 PTJ-Series Pallet Trucks – Parts List ...................................................................................... 10
5. Do not place hands or f eet under the pallet
truck at any tim e.
3.0 Safety warnings
1. Read and understand the entire owner's
manual before attempting assembly or
operation of the pallet truck.
2. Read and understand the warnings on the
pallet truck and in this manual. Failure to
comply wit h all of these warnings may cause
serious injury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
4. Do not use this pall et truck for other than it s
intended use. If used for other purposes,
Walter Meier (Manuf acturing) Inc., discl aims
any real or im plied warranty and holds it self
harmless from any injury that may result
from that use.
6. Do not operate a loaded pallet truck on
ramps or incli nes.
7. Do not tip load pallet truck forks. This may
cause damage to the forks and personal
injury if the rear of the pallet tr uck suddenly
pops up.
8. Never leave a loaded pallet truck
unattended in the raised position. Always
lower load to the floor.
9. Do not load pallet truck beyond its rated
capacity of 5,000 l bs.
10. S ec ur e load before transporti ng.
11. To prevent accidental tipping, make sure
load is centered on the f or k s.
12. Do not mov e a loaded pallet truck by other
than manual force.
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4.0 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a JET Pallet Tr uck.
To better underst and the proper use and saf e operati on of this pallet tr uck, please take a few minut es to
carefully read and follow the instructions contained in this manual. When finished reading and
understanding the manual, pl ease file i n a safe and conv enient locati on for the lif e of the pall et truck. If
the pallet truck transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it.
This pallet truc k i s designed to push and pull palletized m aterial loads up to 5,000 pounds only.
You will notice several important features about your JET Pallet T ruck. For example, its 2-1/2” lowered
height and tapered f ork tips allow easy entry into pall ets. The heavy-gauge steel frame is rei nforced wit h
cross-welded steel pl ates to prevent fork s from bending and solid steel pu sh rods are used for added
strength. The pum p features top-of-the- stroke and ov erload by-pass valv e systems. A dur able powder
coat finish provi des long l asti ng steel prot ecti on. Ext ra wide polyur ethane cov er ed steel steer wheels and
nylon load wheels feat ure lifetim e lubricated, double seal ed bearings to provi de smooth, quiet rolli ng and
added stability.
If there are questions or c omments, please contact your local suppli er or Walter Meier. Walt er Meier can
also be reached at our web site: www.walt er meier.com.
5.0 Specifications
Net
Model # Stock # W1 W2 L1 L2 H1 H2 A (dxw) B (dxw) C
PT-1636J 151003 16” 6” 36” 51” 6-1/4” 2-1/2” 6-1/4”x2-3/4” 2-1/2”x3-3/4” 45-1/8” 135
Wt.
(lb.)
PT-2036J 151004 20-1/2” 6” 36” 51” 6-1/4” 2-1/2” 6-1/4”x2-3/4” 2-1/2”x3-3/4” 45-1/8” 150
PT-2042J 151005 20-1/2” 6” 42” 57” 6-1/4” 2-1/2” 6-1/4”x2-3/4” 2-1/2”x3-3/4” 45-1/8” 161
PT-2048J 151006 20-1/2” 6” 48” 63” 6-1/4” 2-1/2” 6-1/4”x2-3/4” 2-1/2”x3-3/4” 45-1/8” 172
PT-2742J 151008 27” 6” 42” 57” 6-1/4” 2-1/2” 6-1/4”x2-3/4” 2-1/2”x3-3/4” 45-1/8” 185
PT-2748J 151009 27” 6” 48” 63” 6-1/4” 2-1/2” 6-1/4”x2-3/4” 2-1/2”x3-3/4” 45-1/8” 196
Figure 1
The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous
improvement, Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without
prior notice, without incurring obligations.
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