All About Pallet Jack Bushings

Bushings are designed to wear out sooner than the mating parts. They are expendable and are made of softer material. 

Pallet jack professionals recommend that you replace the bushings anytime the jack is torn down to a point where the bushings are accessible.

This will ensure longer life of the jack and will reduce the amount of downtime. Bushings are cost effective enough to change regularly.

Notes:

Replace all bushings that are cracked, broken, egg shaped or worn more than 1/16" from the original size.

Tips for easier maintenance:

Coat axles and bushings with anti-seize compound prior to installation makes maintenance easier.

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Blue Giant PT-50 and PT-55 Pallet Jack Parts Support

For your Blue Giant PT-50 manual pallet jack we have load and steer wheel assemblies. Wheel assemblies include bearings. Different wheel materials are available for your application.

Did you know...

To ensure maximum life from your pallet jack, always replace the parts that are broken or worn, after all parts are generally inexpensive and easy to replace!

Part # BG 103-297-A-D

Load wheel assembly

Part # BG 810-456

Hydraulic unit seal kit

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Pallet Jack Hydraulic Unit Inspection Tips

Inspect the outside of the pallet jack hydraulic pump for oil leaks. Test the hydraulic unit under a load to determine if there is a problem. 

This can be done by lifting a heavy pallet and letting it stand for 15-20 minutes.

Trouble shooting tips for possible problems with your hydraulic unit:

Jack fails to lift load:

1. Air lock inside pump - place the control lever into release position, then pump the handle rapidly about 10-15 times.
2. Low fluid level - with the jack lowered, remove filler plug. Fill the reservoir until the oil is level with the fill plug hole. Bleed the unit. Replace the filler plug, creating a snug fit. Do not over-tighten.

Jack fails to lower:

1. Look for any bent frame parts (lifting link, push rod, etc.) Bent frame parts need to be replaced.
2. The handle control may be out of adjustment.

Jack lifts in short increments:

1. Lack of oil pressure - check fluid level.
2. Reservoir filler plug leaking - replace the washer and filler plug and replenish oil as necessary.

One fork lifts, the other does not:

Check for damage in the following areas and their attached parts:

1. Lifting link (lifting link pin and traverse shoulder pin)
2. Pushrod
3. Load roller bracket (pivot axle)

Note: 
Always use SP UNI-HO hydraulic oil. Do not use automotive oil or hydraulic brake fluid.

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Uline H-2708, H-2900, H-3045 Pallet Jack Parts Support

Keep your Uline manual pallet jacks moving along smoothly with one of our convenient and cost effective wheel kits. Both load wheel and complete wheel kits come with everything you need to replace damaged or worn wheels.  

Included are wheels, bearings, axles, and fasteners. Your Uline pallet jack will be back in working order in no time!

Even better, orders placed before 3pm PST are shipped the very same day. 

Part # GWK-2708-LW

Load wheel kit

Part # UE H-2708-AK100

Hydraulic unit seal kit

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Traverse Inspection Lift-Rite L-50 and L-50 CHEP (4 way)

If you own or use a Lift-Rite L-50 manual pallet jack, we recommend a traverse inspection before each use. Often, wear can occur on the bearing shoulder (the point where the shoulder bolt attaches to the lifting link) and cause egg-shaped or oblong damage to the traverse requiring replacement.

Removal
Turn the jack onto its side and remove the steer wheel assembly (see Steer Wheels and Axle). Remove the snap ring under the traverse and turn the jack upright. Be careful lowering the stem of the hydraulic unit onto the ground. Pump the jack up to gain access to and remove the bolt that fastens the lift ram to the frame. Pull the hydraulic unit away from the frame and out of the traverse. Remove the shoulder bolts and the traverse.(15-25 mins.)

Installation
Attach the traverse to the lifting link with its shoulder bolts. Slide the hydraulic unit into the traverse, with the washers and lower thrust bearing already in position on the stem of the hydraulic unit. Position the lift ram and ball under the A-Frame. Tighten the bolt onto the ram to hold the ram in place. Turn the jack onto its side, and install the snap ring onto the stem of the hydraulic unit to hold the traverse in place. Install the steer wheel assembly (see Steer Wheels and Axle). (15-25 mins.)

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Uline H-1043, H-1366, H-1193, H-1484 Parts Support

We now have prepackaged load wheel kits for your Uline Pallet Jacks! These wheel kits contain two load wheels, bearings, axles, and fasteners. Everything you need to replace your load wheels!

Keep your jack rolling with a new set of load wheels.

Did you know...

A pallet jack does not consume oil, even after a few years it won't be necessary to add oil. The only way a pallet jack loses fluid is through broken seals. 

Part # GWK-1043-LW

Load wheel kit

Part # UE H-1043-BK100

Hydraulic unit seal kit

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Steer Wheels and Axle Inspection Lift-Rite L-50

For your Big/Joe Lift-Rite L-50 manual pallet jack we recommend inspecting the steer wheel and axle before each use. Steer wheels should be free of flat spots and large pieces of embedded material.

Indicators for when steer wheel replacement is necessary:

• Chips in the wheel
• Not turning freely
• Rubs traverse
• Worn more than 1/4"

Note:

If the steer wheel rubs the bottom of the traverse, check for the correct installation of the snap ring underneath the traverse. Replace if it is worn more than 1/4" from the normal outside diameter.

Removal

Steer wheels - Turn the jack on its side and remove the hubcap. Remove the snap ring for the newer style or the roll pin for the older style that fastens the steer wheels to the axle. 

(10 mins.)

Steer wheel axle - Turn the jack on its side and remove the steer wheel. Drive out the roll pin that fastens the axle to the stem of the hydraulic unit and slide the axle out. (15 mins.)

Installation

Steer wheel axle - Slide the axle into the stem of the hydraulic unit and fasten with roll pin. Install the steer wheels. (10 mins.)

Steer wheels - Slide the wheels onto the axle and secure with fasteners (snap rings for the newer style or roll pins for the older style). (10 mins.)

Line drawings available for this unit. Email or call us for your parts (800)331-0839.