Snap-On YA704B, YA705B Owner's/operator's Manual

OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For your safety, read, understand, and
follow the information provided with and

on these engine cranes. The owner and
operator of this equipment shall have an
understanding of these engine cranes
and safe operating procedures before
attempting to use. The owner and
operator shall be aware that use and
repair of these products may require
special skills and knowledge. Instruc­tions and safety information shall be
conveyed in the operator's native
language before use of these cranes are
authorized. If any doubt exists as to the
safe and proper use of these engine
cranes, remove from service immediately.
Inspect before each use. Do not use if
there are broken, bent, cracked, or
damaged parts (including labels). Any
crane that appears damaged in any way,
operates abnormally or is missing parts,
shall be removed from service immedi­ately. If the engine crane has been or
suspected to have been subjected to a
shock load (a load dropped suddenly, un­expectedly upon it), immediately discon­tinue to use until the engine crane has
been inspected by a Snap-on authorized
service center. It is recommended that an
annual inspection be done by qualified
personnel. Labels and Operator's Manual
are available from manufacturer.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Snap-on Engine Cranes are
designed to safely lift and lower rated
capacity engines. Model YA704B and
YA705B are space saver designs. The
YA704B is foldable, while the YA705B
comes with leg sections that can extend
and retract.

BEFORE USE

1. Inspect before each use. Do not use if
bent, broken, leaking or damaged com­ponents are noted.

2. Ensure that product and application are
compatible.

3. Read the operator's manual completely
and familiarize yourself thoroughly with
the product, its components and rec­ognize the potential hazards associated
with its use before using this product.

! WARNING

• Study, understand, and follow all
instructions provided with and on
this device before operating this
device.

• Do not exceed rated capacity for
each boom position.

• Use the device only on a hard, level
surface.

• This engine crane is intended to be
used to lift and lower rated capacity
automotive and light truck engines.

• Only use chains and slings with a
capacity equal to or greater than that
of the crane.

• If loaded crane must be moved,
make certain that load is stable, is
in lowest possible position and is
moved over a smooth, hard level
surface.

• Do not modify this device.

• Do not allow load to swing or drop
violently while lowering or moving.

• Avoid shock loads caused by the
rapid opening and closing of
release valve.

• Shock loads may cause the load to
swing, causing the crane to flip
violently, bend or break.

• Ensure the boom is fully lowered
before checking or adding fluid to
the hydraulic unit.

• Never extend boom extension
beyond leg extension.

• Do not stand over loaded boom nor
in its intended line of travel.

• Do not use adapters or accessories
that are not provided initially.

• Do not use the device for any
purpose other than that for which it
is intended.

• Failure to heed these markings may
result in personal injury and/or
property damage.

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MODEL YA704B/YA705B

1 TON/2 TON CAPACITY

HYDRAULIC

ENGINE CRANE

! ADVERTENCIA

• Leer, comprender, y seguir las
instrucciónes antes de utilizar el
aparato.

• El manual de instrucciónes y la
información de seguridad deben
estar comunicado en lengua del
operador antes del uso.

• No seguir estas indicaciónes puede
causar daños personales o
materiales.

! WARNING

To avoid crushing and related
injuries:
NEVER work on, under or around a
load supported only by a crane.
Immediately transfer the load to an
adequately rated engine stand.

! WARNING

Be sure all tools and personnel are
clear before lowering load. Dynamic
shock loads are created by quickly
opening and closing the release valve
as the load is being lowered. The re­sulting overload may cause hydraulic
system failure.

ASSEMBLY

For Model YA704B (see Figure 3 on
page 5):

Note: From step 1 to step 4. Hand

tighten bolts and locknuts only.

1. Attach six casters (# 1) to base frame
(# 31) and the two legs (# 32) using
bolts and locknuts (# 2 & 3).

2. Attach two legs (# 32) to base frame
(# 31) using bolt and locknut (# 5)
then install locking pin and retaining
clip (# 4).

3. Attach the upright (# 9) to the base
frame (# 31) with bolts and locknuts
(# 8).

4. Attach the two braces (# 7) to base
frame (# 31) and upright (# 9) with
bolts and nuts (# 6, # 10 & 11).

Note: The upright must lean toward the
rear of the base frame as shown.

5. Tighten bolts between upright (# 9),
base frame (# 31), and braces (# 7).

6. Attach the mounting plate (# 13)
between mounting ears on upright (#

9) using bolt and nut (# 12 and # 14)

7. Attach hydraulic unit (# 17) to the
mounting base (# 13) using bolts
and nuts ( # 15 and # 16).

8. Attach boom (# 19) to upright (# 9)
using bolt and locknut (# 18 and #

20).

9. Hold boom (# 19) and pivot hydraulic
unit (# 17) out away from upright (# 9)
and position ram between mounting
brackets on boom(# 19). Attach
hydraulic unit (# 17) to boom (# 19)
with bolt, spacer and locknut (# 21,
22 & 23). Tighten nut.

10. Slide boom extension (# 27) into

boom and secure in retracted
position using bolt, washer and
locknut (# 24, 25 & 26). 3 positions
available: 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, and 1 ton.

11. Install chain/hook (# 30) to boom

extension (# 27) using bolt and
locknut (# 28 and # 29).

12. Make sure that all the bolts and nuts

are tightened before operating the
engine crane.

Note: Check all fasteners for tight­ness, including those pre-assembled
at the factory. Tighten where required.

For Model YA705B (see Figure 4 on
page 5):

Note: Do not tighten any bolts unless

told to.

1. Attach the casters (# 1) to the exten­sion legs (# 4) with bolts and lock­nuts (# 2 and # 3).

2. Slide the extension legs (# 4) into the
base frame (# 5), and secure with
bolts (# 6).

3. Attach the two braces (# 7) to base
frame (# 5) using 2 bolts and nuts (#

8).

4. Attach the upright (# 9) to the base
frame (# 5) using bolts and locknuts
(# 10).

Note: The upright must lean toward the
rear of the base frame as shown in
Figure 4. Leave the bolts finger tight.

5. Attach the two braces (# 7) to the
upright (# 9) with bolts and nuts (#

11).

6. Tighten bolts between upright (# 9) to
base frame (# 5), and braces (# 7).

7. Attach the mounting plate (# 12)
between mounting ears on upright (#

9) using bolt and nut (# 16 and # 17).

8. Attach hydraulic power unit (# 13) to
the mounting base (# 12) using bolts
and nuts ( # 14 and # 15).

9. Attach boom (# 18) to upright (# 9)
using bolt and locknut (# 19 and #

20).

10. Hold boom (# 18) and pivot hydrau-

lic unit (# 13) out away from upright
(# 9) and position ram between
mounting brackets on boom(# 18).
Attach hydraulic unit (# 13) to boom
(# 18) with bolt, spacer and locknut
(# 21& #22). Tighten nut.

11. Slide boom extension (# 23) into

boom (# 18) and secure in retracted
position using bolt, washer and
locknut (# 24, 25 & 26). 4 positions
available: 4000 lbs (P1), 3000 lbs
(P2), 2000 lbs (P3), and 1000 lbs
(P4).

12. Install chain/hook (# 27) to boom

extension (# 23) using bolt and
locknut (# 28 and #29).

13. MAKE SURE that all the bolts and

locknuts are tighten before each
operation of the engine crane.

Note: Check all fasteners for tightness,
including those pre-assembled at the
factory. Tighten where required. Do not
load beyond rated capacity.

! WARNING

• Never extend leg extensions beyond
factory marked position on each
leg.

• Extend each leg extension an equal
distance from frame.

• Never fold crane with safety hook at­tached to a load.

• Store folded crane with boom exten­sion fully retracted.

• Move crane slowly and ONLY over
smooth, level surfaces.

• Failure to heed these markings may
result in personal injury and/or
property damage.

OPERATION

1. Ensure application is compatible with
product.

2. Secure engine to chain/sling hook
assembly, ensuring load is centered.

3. Follow vehicle service manual
recommendations to remove engine.
When ready to remove engine, turn
release valve clockwise until firm.
Pump handle until load is high
enough to clear vehicle.

4. Immediately upon removal and when
clear of the vehicle, lower the load to
the lowest practical position by
turning the release valve lever
counter-clockwise slowly and
carefully.

Note: Avoid rolling the loaded engine
crane. To help position an engine stand
if necesary, move only across smooth,
level, seamless surfaces.

Before moving ensure the load:

a. is lowered to the lowest practical

position, but always below the center
of gravity.

b. is prevented from swinging and

inadvertent shifting.

5. Position a suitable engine stand near

the removed engine, then immedi­ately transfer the load to appropriate
engine support device (engine
stand). Check to ensure stand is
secure before working on or around
the load.

! WARNING

To reduce the risk of personal injury
and property damage, NEVER extend
boom extension beyond leg exten­sion. Never work under loaded crane
or engine stand.

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MAINTENANCE

Important: Use only a good grade

hydraulic jack oil. We recommend Mobil
DTE 13 or equivalent. Avoid mixing
different types of fluid and Never use
brake fluid, turbine oil, transmission
fluid, motor oil or glycerin. Improper fluid
can cause failure of the jack and the
potential for sudden and immediate
loss of load.

Adding oil

1. With ram fully lowered and pump
piston fully depressed, set jack in its
upright, level position. Carefully
remove from crane. Remove oil filler
plug.

2. Fill with oil until just below the rim of
the oil filler plug hole. Reinstall the oil
filler plug.

Changing oil

For best performance and longest life,
replace the complete fluid supply
annually.

1. With ram fully lowered and pump
piston fully depressed, remove from
crane body. With jack in its upright,
level position, remove oil filler plug.

2. Lay the jack on its side and drain the
fluid into a suitable container.

Note: Dispose of hydraulic fluid in
accordance with local regulations.

3. Set jack in its level upright position.

4. Fill with oil until just below the rim of
the oil filler plug hole. Reinstall the oil
filler plug.

Lubrication

A periodic coating of light lubricating oil
to pivot points, axles and hinges will
help to prevent rust and assure that
casters and pump assemblies move
freely.

Cleaning

Periodically check the pump piston and
ram for signs of rust or corrosion.
Clean as needed and wipe with an oily
cloth.

Note: Never use sandpaper or abrasive
material on these surfaces !

Storage

Fully retract the boom to its lowest
position.

Folding Instruction (for Model YA704B
only, see Figure 2 on page 4):

Remove lock pins from the front legs.
Fold the legs up until the they pass the
support bracket hole. Secure legs'
position by inserting the pin and secure
with retaining clip.

Symptom

Hydraulic unit will not lift load

Hydraulic unit bleeds off after lift

Hydraulic unit will not lower after
unloading

Poor lift performance

Will not lift to full extension

TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Causes

• Release valve not tightly closed

• Overload condition

• Release valve not tightly closed

• Hydraulic unit malfunction

• Reservoir overfilled

• Linkages binding

• Fluid level low

• Air trapped in system

• Fluid level low

Corrective Action

• Ensure release valve tightly closed

• Remedy overload condition

• Ensure release valve tightly closed

• Contact Snap-on Tech. Service

• Drain fluid to proper level

• Clean and lubricate moving parts

• Ensure proper fluid level

• With ram fully retracted, remove oil filler
plug to let pressurized air escape, reinstall
oil filler plug

• Ensure proper fluid level

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Model Boom

Position

YA704B

HW93807

YA705B

Boom Extension

- KNOW YOUR PRODUCT -

Capacity Hook Height

(MAX.)

1 2000 lbs. 82” 47”
2 1500 lbs. 85” 53”
3 1000 lbs. 88” 59”
1 4000 lbs. 77” 51”
2 3000 lbs. 84” 60”
3 2000 lbs. 90” 69”
4 1000 lbs. 97” 78”

Boom

Chain

Hook Brace

Boom

Length

Hydraulic Unit

Overall

Height

65”

57"

Base Width

Front

30”

32”

39"

Jack Handle

Base

Length

Legs Up 25"

Legs Down

64"

64"

Handle

Inside Legs

35”

Retracted

36”

Extended

Caster

Front Legs

Front Leg

Upright

Figure 1 - Model YA704B Components (YA705B not Shown)

Retaining

Clip

Lock

Pin

Support Bracket

Base Frame

Figure 2 - Folding Illustration for Model YA704B

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Figure 3 - Assembly Illustration for Model YA704B

Item No.

Size of Bolts and Locknuts

2 and 3 5/16" x 3/4" 5/16"

5 1/2" x 4" 1/2"
6 1/2" x 1" 1/2"

8 1/2" x 4" 1/2"
10 and 11 1/2" x 4" 1/2"
12 and 14 5/8" x 2" 5/8"
15 and 16 3/8" x 1-3/4" 3/8"
18 and 20 3/4" x 4-1/2" 3/4"
21 and 23 5/8" x 4" 5/8"

24, 25 and 26 1/2" x 4" 1/2"

28 and 29 1/2" x 3" 1/2"

Item No.

Size of Bolts and Locknuts

2 and 3 5/16" x 3/4" 5/16"

6 1/2" x 1" 1/2"

8 1/2" x 1" 1/2"
10 1/2" x 4" 1/2"
11 1/2" x 4" 1/2"

14 and 15 3/8" x 1-3/4" 3/8"
16 and 17 3/4" x 4-1/2" 3/4"
19 and 20 5/8" x 4-1/2" 5/8"
21 and 22 5/8" x 2-1/2" 5/8"

24, 25 and 26 1/2" x 3-1/2" 1/2"

28 and 29 1/2" x 3" 1/2"

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Figure 4 - Assembly Illustration for Model YA705B

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

When ordering replacement parts, please refer to the model number / serial number found on the product, then give the part
number and description.

Available Parts: Please refer to the Parts drawing when ordering parts. Not all components of the engine crane are
replacement items, but are illustrated as a convenient reference of location and position in the assembly sequence. When
ordering parts, give Model number, serial number and description below. Write for current pricing: Snap-on Tools Company,
Kenosha, WI 53141-1410

Replacement Parts for Model YA704B

Item No. Part No. Description

1 248817 Caster
2 248818 Boom Extension
3 248761 Chain/Hook Assembly
4 420615 Locking Pin Kit
5 260437 Hydraulic Unit

- 247024 Hardware Kit

The following parts are included in the hardware kit

Description Qty.
5/8” x 4” Hex Head Bolt 1
5/8” x 4 ½” Hex Head Bolt 1
5/8” x 2” Hex Head Bolt 1
5/8” x 2 ½” Hex Head Bolt 1
½” x 4” Hex Head Bolts 3
3/8” x 1” Hex Head Bolts 2
½” x 3” Hex Head Bolt 1
½” x 1” Hex Head Bolts 6
5/16” x ¾” Hex Head Bolts 24
5/8” Lock Nuts 3
½” Lock Nuts 6
5/16” Lock Nuts 24
3/8” Lock Nuts 2
5/8” Hex Head Nut 1
5/8” Lock Washer 1
½” x 4½” Locking Pins with Clips 2

Figure 5 - Replacement Parts for Model YA704B

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Replacement Parts for Model YA705B

Item No. Part No. Description

1 248817 Caster
2 248761 Chain/Hook Assembly
3 260437 Hydraulic Unit
4 248825 Boom Extension

- 247024 Hardware Kit

The following parts are included in the hardware kit

Description Qty.
5/8” x 4” Hex Head Bolt 1
5/8” x 4 ½” Hex Head Bolt 1
5/8” x 2” Hex Head Bolt 1
5/8” x 2 ½” Hex Head Bolt 1
½” x 4” Hex Head Bolts 3
3/8” x 1” Hex Head Bolts 2
½” x 3” Hex Head Bolt 1
½” x 1” Hex Head Bolts 6
5/16” x ¾” Hex Head Bolts 24
5/8” Lock Nuts 3
½” Lock Nuts 6
5/16” Lock Nuts 24
3/8” Lock Nuts 2
5/8” Hex Head Nut 1
5/8” Lock Washer 1
½” x 4½” Locking Pins with Clips 2

Figure 6 - Replacement Parts for Model YA705B

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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

Snap-on Tools warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workman­ship for a period of 1 year from date of purchase. This warranty applies to the original
purchaser (end user) only and is not transferable. Damaged components and assem­blies i.e. bent ram and pump pistons, dented reservoirs, cracked or altered compo­nents, are the result of mis-use, mis-application or a combination of both. These
conditions will not be considered for warranty credit. We have complete confidence that
the Snap-on product you purchase will meet or exceed your performance requirement.
However in the unlikely event that a Snap-on product fails due to material or workman­ship defect within the warranty period you may contact your retailer for disposition or
you may contact an Authorized Service Center listed in the product owner’s manual.
Except where such limitations and exclusions are specifically prohibited by law, the
consumer’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the repair or replacement of the defec­tive product. Snap-on shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damage or
loss whatsoever, and the duration of any and all expressed and implied warranties,
including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, is limited to a period of 1 year from date of purchase. Some States do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.

Manufactured for Snap-on Tools Company

2801 80th Street Kenosha, WI 53141-1410

Made in USA

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