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HYDRA SERIES MANUAL HYDRAULIC LIFT TRUCKS
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SSEMBLY, USE, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS:
After delivery, IMMEDIATELY remove the packaging from the product in a manner that preserves the packaging and
maintains the orientation of the product in the packaging; then inspect the product closely to determine whether it
sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered during the inspection, immediately record a complete
description of the damage on the bill of lading. If the product is undamaged, discard the packaging.
NOTES:
1) Compliance with laws, regulations, codes, and non-voluntary standards enforced in the location where the product is
used is exclusively the responsibility of the owner/end-user
2) VESTIL is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either:
a) Instructions in this manual; or b) information provided on labels affixed to the product. Neither is Vestil responsible for
any consequential damages sustained as a result of failing to exercise sound judgment while assembling, installing, using
or maintaining this product.
Table of Contents
Product Specifications…………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Signal Words….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
Safety Recommendations………………………………………………………………..…...………………………………………………… 3
FIG. 1: HYDRA-2 exploded parts diagram & bill of materials……………………………………………………………………………….. 4
FIG. 2: HYDRA-4 exploded parts diagram & bill of materials……………………………………………………………………………….. 5
FIG. 3: HYDRA-HD exploded parts diagram & bill of materials…………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Function tests before use……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Operation instructions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 - 8
Inspections & Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 9
Troubleshooting Guide………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
Detailed Troubleshooting—Foot Pump………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 11-15
FIG. 4: Hydraulic System Diagram…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15
Detailed explanation of Hydraulic System Operation………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
Label Placement Diagram……...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17
Limited Warranty…...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP.
2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703
Telephone: (260) 665-7586 -or- Toll Free (800) 348-0868
Fax: (260) 665-1339
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