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fluid can cause premature failure of the
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recommend
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13M or
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valent.
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for
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at air connect
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connections as needed.
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saddle
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lowered, set
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in its
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level
position.
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oil filler screw.
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oil filler screw.
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once per
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1.
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saddle
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lowered, set
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in its
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level
position.
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emove the oil filler screw.
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the
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on its side and drain the
fluid into a suitable
container.
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in accordance with local
re
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lations.
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tall the oil filler screw.
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of
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oil to pivot points,
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les and hin
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will help to prevent rust and assure
that wheels, casters and pump
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each use. Use o
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air tool
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inlet.
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operate the
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the air feature in
order to
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the oil.
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the ram
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of rust or corrosion.
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cloth.
Note:
Never use sandpaper or
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asive material on
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top of the first piston rod.
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en not in use, store the
MDFN
with saddle in lowest
position and air
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disconnected.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Causes
Corrective Action
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will not lift load
Jack bleeds
after lift
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will not lower after unload
in
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or lift performance
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not lift to full
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Air
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unit malfunction
Overload condition
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ic unit malfunction
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Fluid level low
Fluid level low
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uate air suppl
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overload condition
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Drain fluid to proper level
Clean and lu
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ricate movin
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parts
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proper fluid level
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proper fluid level
Symptom
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