
INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
TRANSMISSION
JACK YANKEE 1TONNE/1.5 TONNE FLOOR
Model No's:TJ1000F, TJ1500F
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT! ENSURE YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE JACK. NOTE
THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, DANGERS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE THE JACK CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE
PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. WARNING! FAILURE TO APPLY THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE, SERIOUS
PERSONAL OR FATAL INJURY. FAILING TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL ALSO INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY. KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
NOTE: The use of symbols in this document is to attract your attention to possible danger. The symbols and warnings themselves do not eliminate any danger,
nor are they substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!Ensure all preliminary checks are carefully carried out before use of jack. Immediately repair or replace damaged
parts (use authorised service agent). Ensure use of genuine parts only. Non authorised parts may be dangerous and will
invalidate the warranty.
WARNING! Use jack on level and solid ground, preferably concrete. Ensure the floor over which the jack will be transported is swept clean.
DANGER! DO NOT use on tarmacadam, or any other soft surface as jack may sink or topple. Serious personal or fatal injury may
result.
Use jack in an adequate working area for its function, keep area clean, tidy and free from unrelated materials. Ensure there is adequate
lighting.
Before use ensure the gearbox weight and size does not exceed the capacity of the jack.
Ensure the vehicle is raised and stabilised at the correct height before attempting to move the jack under the vehicle.
Keep all unauthorised persons away from the jack during lifting and lowering and when in transit.
Maintain correct balance and footing. Ensure the floor is not slippery and wear non-slip shoes.
Remove ill fitting clothing, ties, watches, rings, and other loose jewellery, contain or tie back long hair.
WARNING! Ensure load is placed level and centrally on jack saddle and load is fixed in place before attempting to lift, lower, or transport.
The lowering speed will vary according to the weight of the load and the release valve setting.
Ensure the jack saddle is fully lowered and is clean, dry, and oil free before attempting to transport the jack with or without a load.
Fix load with support chain provided, do not substitute an inferior form of restraint for the support chain.
Diligence is required in ensuring that you continually monitor the operation until completed.
Should the jack omit any abnormal sounds during use STOP immediately and contact your local service agent.
DANGER! If jack tips or leans STOP WHAT YOUR ARE DOING. MOVE QUICKLY TO A SAFE DISTANCE. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD
OR STEADY JACK. Serious personal or fatal injury may result.
WARNING! DO NOT operate jack if any parts are damaged or missing .
DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the jack.
DO NOT allow untrained persons to operate the jack.
DO NOT place any part of your body within or under the jack during use.
DO NOT raise or lower vehicle lifting platform whilst the transmission jack is being used.
DO NOT transport the jack, with or without a load, with the saddle in the raised position.
DO NOT get jack wet or use in damp or wet locations or areas where there is condensation.
DO NOT operate the jack when you are tired, under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.
DO NOT lift or support vehicles with jack and do not use jack as a load sustaining device.
DO NOT use jack for any purpose other than removal, transportation and installation of transmissions.
DO NOT use jack without support chain or substitute an inferior form of restraint for the chain.
DO NOT make any modifications to the jack, and DO NOT adjust or tamper with safety valve.
DO NOT remove any labels from the jack. If labels are damaged or unclear replace them.
Use a qualified person to lubricate and maintain the jack. DO NOT use brake fluid to top up hydraulic unit. Use Sealey hydraulic oil only.
Before storing in safe area, ensure all parts are clean, free of grease and oil (especially saddle). Lower saddle to the lowest position.
2. INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATIONS
Precision valve allows delicate adjustment when removing gearbox and realigning during replacement. Includes two chains for safe loading.
Supplied with pulling hook and four castors for extra manoeuvrability in confined spaces. Fully adjustable saddle with forward and backward tilt.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model No: ............................ TJ1000F ............... TJ1500F
Rated Capacity: ..........................1000kg.................1500kg
Maximum Saddle Base Height: ..............730mm.................810mm
Minimum Saddle Base Height:...............185mm.................170mm
Saddle Forward Tilt Angle: .....................60°....................70°
Saddle Backward Tilt Angle:....................20° ....................28°
Chassis Length/Width: ................. 850/495mm.............895/500mm
Saddle Length/Width: .................. 200/180mm .............250/200mm
Saddle Lateral Travel: ......................65mm ..................90mm
Saddle Pivot: ..............................360°...................360°
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3. PRE-USE CHECK LIST
3.1. IMPORTANT: Before EACH use, check jack is in sound working order, use the following list to form an habitual checking
procedure. Check that items are not: damaged, broken, cracked, bent, malfunctioning, distorted, worn, loose,
leaking, dirty, noisy or missing and that there is no damage to any welds.
1......Saddle attachments
2......Saddle base
3......Saddle tilt controls
4......Tilt mechanism
5......Piston rod
WARNING! DO NOT use jack if any suspect part is found, or if it is believed to have been subjected to an abnormal load
or shock. Immediately remove from service and contact your authorised service agent.
3.2. IMPORTANT: Before using the jack for the first time, purge the hydraulic circuit in order to eliminate any air that may have
accumulated in the system during transit.
3.2.1. Open the release valve by turning the release valve knob anti-clockwise.
3.2.2. Pump the jack handle up and down 15 to 20 times.
3.2.3. Turn the release valve knob clockwise to close the valve.
6......Cylinder/Hydraulic unit
7......Stopper rings and cotter pins
8......All nuts and bolts
9......All seals
10.....Jack main frame
11.....Pump handle
12.....Swivel caster wheels
13.....Ring chain, hooks & pins
C
fig.1
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.1. SADDLE TILT MECHANISM.
Adjusting the pitch and tilt of saddle will assist in safely
supporting and transporting the transmission unit. The
saddle (fig.1C) may be tilted forwards and backwards
by turning handle (fig.1A) and moved to the left or right
by turning handle (fig.1B).
WARNING! Before use ensure you have read,
understood and apply Section 1 safety instructions.
WARNING! Ensure vehicle is prepared correctly
before attempting to use the Transmission Jack.
B
A
4.2. POSITIONING JACK BENEATH TRANSMISSION UNIT.
Before use ensure the transmission's weight and size does not exceed the capacity of the jack.
4.2.1. Ensure the vehicle from which the transmission is to be removed is correctly positioned, raised and locked on appropriate lift system.
4.2.2. Ensure there are no other persons around or under the vehicle.
4.2.3. Ensure saddle is in it's lowest position and use handle to transport and centrally position jack beneath vehicle's transmission.
4.2.4. Close the jack's release valve by turning the release valve knob clockwise.
4.2.5. Pump the jack handle up and down and raise the saddle.
4.2.6. When the saddle is just beneath the transmission, re-adjust alignment if necessary to centralise the saddle.
4.2.7. Adjust tilt handles (fig.1.A&B) for final positioning of the saddle.
4.2.8. Position the saddle attachments correctly and attach to the load for further security.
4.2.9. Tighten all saddle attachment nuts and bolts to secure the load whilst being lowered.
4.3. LOWERING THE TRANSMISSION UNIT.
WARNING! Ensure the load is central and stable on the jack saddle before attempting to lower the load.
4.3.1. SLOWLY turn the release valve knob anti-clockwise to GENTLY lower the saddle to the lowest height before attempting to transport
the transmission unit.
IMPORTANT: Speed of lowering is controlled by the release valve. The more the release valve knob is turned, the more rapid the
jack’s descent. Ensure the jack’s descent is slow and controlled to avoid the risk of sudden dropping, which could be very dangerous.
4.4. TRANSPORTING THE TRANSMISSION UNIT.
WARNING! Ensure that you have read, understood and apply Section 1 safety instructions.
4.4.1. Ensure the jack saddle is fully lowered, then secure the load by placing the support chain over the transmission, pull taut and engage
into slot on opposite side of the saddle attachments. Tighten all nuts.
4.4.2. Using the pulling hook, transport the load over level and solid ground, preferably concrete, ensure the floor is swept clean beforehand.
4.4.3. Be diligent by continually monitoring the load in transit. Keep all other persons at a safe distance.
DANGER! DO NOT use on tarmacadam, or any soft surface as jack may sink or topple. Serious personal injury, possibly fatal
may result.
DANGER! If jack tips or leans STOP WHAT YOUR ARE DOING. MOVE QUICKLY TO A SAFE DISTANCE. DO NOT TRY TO
HOLD OR STEADY JACK.
4.5. RE-INSTALLING A TRANSMISSION UNIT.
To transport, reposition beneath a vehicle, and to raise a load up, reverse the procedures outlined above.
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TJ1000F, TJ1500F ISSUE No:1 - 05/01/10