Pallet Jack Push Rod Removal, Lift-Rite L-50

If you've inspected your push rod and found broken or cracked welds, bends, missing roll pins or worn bushings, removal of the push rod is likely necessary. This guide will show you how to remove the push rod(s) from your pallet jack.

Removal

Turn the jack over so the undercarriage section is exposed. Remove the load roller brackets (see Load Roller Brackets). 

Loosen the nut on the push rod and then the push rod can be threaded off the eye bolt. 

The eye bolt can be removed with the push rod by using a hammer and pin punch to drive the roll pin out of the pin that fastens the eye bolt to the lifting link. 

Remove the pin and the push rod. The eye bolt can then be removed from the jack.

Note: 

The nut on the eye bolt is primarily a marker for proper adjustment. It also keeps the eye bolt or push rod from spinning out of adjustment when working on the load roller brackets or lifting link. 

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Pallet Jack Push Rod Inspection, Lift-Rite L-50

When inspecting the push rods on your manual pallet jack, look for broken or cracked welds, bends, missing roll pins and worn bushings. 

It is best to mark the position of the eye bolt and nut in relation to the push rod to ensure proper adjustment during installation.

Note: 

The nut on the eye bolt is primarily a marker for proper adjustment. It also keeps the eye bolt or push rod from spinning out of adjustment when working on the load roller brackets or lifting link. 

It is easiest to adjust the push rod correctly if both push rod and bracket assemblies are in a fully lowered position before installing the pivot axle.

To ensure push rods are adjusted correctly, pump the jack up, then place the jack into release. If both forks bottom-out at the same time, the push rods are adjusted correctly. If one fork hits bottom before the other, it needs to be adjusted. You can either lengthen the push rod that hit first or shorten the push rod that hit second. Loosen the nut on the eye bolt and turn either way to achieve the correct length.

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Pallet Jack Push Rod Installation, Lift-Rite L-50

Now that you've removed the push rod, you're probably wondering how to properly re-install it onto your pallet jack. 

There are installation guidelines below for Lift-Rite models L-50 & L-50 CHEP. Technical advice is free for all our customers.

Installation

With the jack still turned on its side, fasten the eye bolt to the lifting link with pin and secure the pin with roll pins. 

Thread the nut onto the eye bolt with enough room to thread onto the push rod. Thread the push rod onto the eye bolt until it approximately matches the other push rod. 

Assemble the load roller brackets and the load roller onto the push rod. Line up the pivot axle hole on the brackets to the axle hole on the frame. 

Slide the pivot axle through the frame, brackets and exit roller (if there's one). Secure the pivot axle to the frame with roll pin. Tighten the nut on the eye bolt against the push rod. 

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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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