Engine mounting/Engine lifting procedure ENGINE LIFTING PROCEDURE Attach JDG23 engine lifting sling (A), or other suitable sling, to JD-244 engine lifting eyes (B) and hoist the engine using a lifting device. NOTE: Use of an engine lifting sling (as shown) is the preferred method for lifting engines. However, if a sling is not on hand, engine can be lifted by chain(s) attached to lifting eyes and lifting device. RG4738 -UN-18MAY90 IMPORTANT: If a turbocharged engine with low-profile design is to be lifted, remove the turbocharger before attaching engine to repair stand.
CD,3274,G02,3 -19-01FEB94 CTM3274 (01JUL99) 02-2 Saran Liter Engines 060799 PN=29 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This repair stand should be used only by qualified To avoid structural damage or personal injury, do not service technicians familiar with this equipment. exceed the maximum weight capacity. When engine weight is more than 450 kg (992 lb), it is To maintain shear strength specifications, alloy steel recommended to use additional support. Approximate SAE Grade 8 or higher cap screws must be used to engine weights are listed below: mount adapters or engine. — 3 cyl. engines = 330 kg (728 lb) For full thread engagement, be certain that tapped — 4 cyl.
engines = 450 kg (992 lb) holes in adapters and engine blocks are clean and — 6 cyl. engines = 580 kg (1279 lb) not damaged. A thread length engagement equal to 1-1/2 screw diameters minimum is required to To prevent possible personal injury due to engine maintain strength requirements. slippage, recheck to make sure engine is solidly mounted before releasing support from engine lifting device. Never permit any part of the body to be positioned under a load being lifted or suspended. Accidental slippage may result in personal injury. CD,3274,G02,2 -19-24FEB92 02 2