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Maintenance and Servicing
procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
tO prEVEnt SErIOuS InJury FrOM tOOL FaILurE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1. Before each use, inspect the general condition
of the Jack. Check for broken, cracked, or bent
parts, loose or missing parts, and any condition
that may affect the proper operation of the product.
If a problem occurs, have the problem corrected
before further use.
Do not use damaged equipment.
2. Before each use, thoroughly test the Jack
for proper operation prior to its actual use.
If the Jack appears not to be working properly,
follow Bleeding instructions on page 4.
3. Change the hydraulic oil at least
once every three years:
A. With the Jack fully lowered, remove the Oil
Filler Plug on the side of the Housing.
B. Tip the Jack to allow the old hydraulic oil
to drain out of the Housing completely,
and dispose of the old hydraulic oil in
accordance with local regulations.
C. With the Jack upright, completely fill the
Housing with a high quality hydraulic oil (not
included) until the oil is 1/4″ below the fill hole.
D. Open the valve by turning the Handle
counterclockwise and pump the Handle
to bleed air from the system.
E. Recheck oil level and re-fill as needed.
F. Reinstall the Oil Filler Plug.
7. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. Then, store the
Jack in a safe, dry location out of reach of
children and other non-authorized people.
troubleshooting
tO prEVEnt SErIOuS InJury:
use caution when troubleshooting a malfunctioning jack. Stay well clear of the supported load.
completely resolve all problems before use. If the solutions presented in the troubleshooting guide
do not solve the problem, have a qualified technician inspect and repair the jack before use.
after the jack is repaired: test it carefully without a load by raising and lowering it fully,
checking for proper operation, BEFOrE rEturnInG tHE JacK tO OpEratIOn.
DO nOt uSE a DaMaGED Or MaLFunctIOnInG JacK!
pOSSIBLE SyMptOMS
prOBaBLE SOLutIOn
(Make certain that the jack is not supporting a load while attempting a solution.)
Jack will
not lift at
its weight
capacity
Saddle
lowers
under
load
Pump
stroke
feels
spongy
Saddle
will not
lift all
the way
Handle
moves up
when jack
is under
load
Oil leaking
from filler
plug
X
X
Check that Release Valve is fully closed.
Bleed air from the system.
X
X
X
Valves may be blocked and may not close fully. To flush the valves:
1. Lower the Saddle and securely close the Release Valve.
2. Manually lift the saddle several inches.
3. Open the release valve and force the saddle down as quickly as possible.
X
X
X
Jack may be low on oil. Check the oil level and refill if needed.
Jack may require bleeding - see instructions on page Bleeding on page 4.
X
Unit may have too much hydraulic oil inside, check fluid level and adjust if needed.
