ALTJ2T
2
Rev: 04/14/2020
INSPECTION
Visual inspection should be made before each use of the jack, checking for leaking hydraulic fluid and damaged, loose or missing
parts. Any jack which appears to be damaged in any way, is found to be badly worn, or operates abnormally MUST BE REMOVED
FROM SERVICE until necessary repairs are made.
SETUP
1. Grease the inside of the handle yoke so the handle will rotate freely inside the yoke. Insert the end of the lower handle all the way in the handle
yoke until it engages the release valve assembly.
2.
IMPORTANT:
In most cases the jack should work normally right out of the box but it is not unusual for air to get trapped in the jack’s hydraulic
system during shipping and handling. There are several symptoms of an air trapped hydraulic system which include only partial incremental
pump stroke, jack will not lift load, jack will not sustain load or pumping feels spongy under load. The following procedure will purge air from the
hydraulic system and only needs to be done if experiencing the above mentioned conditions.
a) Close the release valve by turning the handle clockwise until it stops. Now turn the handle in a counterclockwise direction two full
revolutions. Pump the jack 10 full incremental pump strokes.
b) Rotate the handle in a clockwise direction until tight and pump the lift arm to maximum height without a load. If the pumping condition has
improved, repeat steps a) and b) until all the air has been purged from the system.
CAUTION:
In order to prevent seal damage and jack failure, never use alcohol, hydraulic brake fluid, or transmission oil in the jack. Use
hydraulic jack oil, a light turbine oil, Chevron Hydraulic Oil AW ISO 32 or Unocal Unax AW 150.
IMPORTANT: Before attempting to raise any vehicle, check vehicle service manual for recommended lifting surfaces.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This is the safety alert symbol used for the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS section of this manual to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all instructions to avoid possible injury or death.
IMPORTANT:
Before attempting to raise any
vehicle, check vehicle service manual for recommended lifting surfaces.
OPERATION
1.
To raise load:
Opening and closing the "Jacks" release valve is accomplished by engaging end of the handle with the release
valve. Turn the handle in a clockwise direction until tight. Position the jack under the load. Proceed to pump the handle in order
to raise the lift arm to the load. As the saddle at the end of the lift arm gets closer to the load, reposition the jack so the saddle
will contact the load firmly and the load is centered on the saddle. Make sure the saddle is correctly positioned. Raise the load to
the desired work height. Place jack stands of appropriate capacity at the vehicle manufacturers's recommended support areas
that provide stable support for the raised vehicle.
DO NOT CRAWL UNDER VEHICLE WHILE LIFTING VEHICLE OR PLACING OR
REMOVING THE JACK STANDS!
Once jack stands are positioned, turn the handle VERY SLOWLY. Lower the load to rest on the
jack stands. Inspect the relationship between the jack stands and load to make sure the setup is stable and safe. If the setup is
not stable or safe, follow the preceding steps until corrected.
2.
To lower load:
Follow the procedures mentioned in "To raise load" section of the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS in order to raise
the load off the jack stands. Once the load has cleared the jack stands, remove the stands from under the load and away from
the work area. Turn handle very slowly in a counterclockwise direction until the load is completely lowered to the ground. Once
the jack's lifting saddle has cleared the load, remove the jack from under the load. CAUTION: Keep hands and feet away from the
hinge mechanism of the jack.
DO NOT CRAWL UNDER VEHICLE WHILE LIFTING VEHICLE OR PLACING OR REMOVING THE
JACK STANDS!
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
This is the safety alert symbol used for the PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE section of this manual to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all instructions to avoid possible injury or death.
1. Always store the jack in a well protected area where it will not be exposed to inclement weather, corrosive vapors, abrasive dust,
or any other harmful elements. The jack must be cleaned of sand, grit, oil, grease or other foreign matter before using.
2. The jack must be lubricated periodically in order to prevent premature wearing of parts. A general purpose grease must be
applied to caster wheels, front axle, elevator arm, handle base pivot bolts, release mechanism and all other bearing surfaces.
Worn parts resulting from inadequate or no lubrication are not eligible for warranty consideration. See page 4 for lubrication
instructions.
IMPORTANT: In order to prevent seal damage and jack failure, never use alcohol, hydraulic brake fluid, or transmission oil in the
jack. Use hydraulic jack oil, a light turbine oil, Chevron AW ISO 32 or Unocal Unax AW 150.
