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Floor Jack 

        

Table of Contents

Safety ........................................................................2
Setup .........................................................................3
Operation ...................................................................4

Maintenance ..............................................................6
Parts Lists and Assembly Diagrams ..........................8
Warranty ...................................................................11

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol.  It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.  

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,  

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,  

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,  

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Floor Jack Safety Warnings

1.  Study, understand, and follow all instructions 

before operating this device.  

2.  Do not exceed rated capacity. 
3.  Use only on hard, level surfaces. 
4.  Lifting device only. Immediately after lifting, 

support the vehicle with appropriate means. 

5.  Do not move or dolly the vehicle while on the jack. 
6.  Failure to heed these markings may result in 

personal injury and/or property damage.  

7.  Lift only areas of the vehicle as specified 

by the vehicle manufacturer. 

8.  No alterations shall be made to this product. 
9.  Never work on, under or around a load 

supported only by this device.

10.  Do not adjust safety valve. 
11.  Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and 

heavy-duty work gloves during use. 

12.  Keep clear of load while lifting and lowering. 
13.  Lower load slowly. 

14.  Apply parking brake and chock 

tires before lifting vehicle. 

15.  Lift vehicle only at manufacturer 

recommended locations. 

16.  Inspect before every use; do not use 

if parts are loose or damaged. 

17.  Do not use for aircraft purposes.
18.  The warnings, precautions, and instructions 

discussed in this manual cannot cover all 
possible conditions and situations that may occur.  
The operator must understand that common sense 
and caution are factors, which cannot be built into 
this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

19.  The Handle socket may be held down by a clip 

under tension.  Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles 
before freeing Handle socket.  Remove clip carefully. 

IMPORTANT!  Before first use:

Check hydraulic oil level and fill to 1/4″ below 

the fill port as needed as stated on page 4. 
Thoroughly test the Jack for proper operation.  
If it does not work properly, bleed air from its 
hydraulic system as stated on page 4. 

 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

SAFETY

OPERA

TION

MAINTENANCE

SETUP

Summary of Contents for Pittsburgh 68048

Page 1: ...for future reference Owner s Manual Safety Instructions 68056 shown Item 68048 68049 68056 Weight Capacity 3 Tons 6 000 lb 2 5 Tons 5 000 lb 4 Tons 8 000 lb Maximum Height 18 1 4 20 1 16 20 1 2 Minimum Height 5 2 7 8 4 Meets 2005 ANSI ASME PALD standards Owner s Manual Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection mainte...

Page 2: ...all be made to this product 9 Never work on under or around a load supported only by this device 10 Do not adjust safety valve 11 Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and heavy duty work gloves during use 12 Keep clear of load while lifting and lowering 13 Lower load slowly 14 Apply parking brake and chock tires before lifting vehicle 15 Lift vehicle only at manufacturer recommended locations 16 Insp...

Page 3: ...gs therein before set up or use of this product Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to Parts Lists and Assembly Diagrams on page 8 Functions U Joint Not Shown Saddle Handle Handle Socket Oil Fill Screw Not Shown Lifting Arm Rear Caster U Joint Hydraulic Unit Fill Screw Safety Valve Cover DO NOT OPEN OR ADJUST Figure A SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE...

Page 4: ...per Handle to the Lower Handle 2 Loosen the Set Screw and insert the assembled Handle into the Handle Socket 3 Tighten the Set Screw Bleeding 1 Loosen the Fill Screw 2 Insert the Handle into the Handle Socket to operate the Release Valve 3 Turn the Handle counterclockwise to open the valve 4 Pump the Handle up and down quickly several times to purge air from the system 5 Tighten the Fill Screw Add...

Page 5: ...stands is per pair not the individual capacities combined unless specifically noted on the product by the jack stand manufacturer Do not exceed rated jack stand capacity Ensure that the vehicle support points are fully seated in the saddle of both jack stands Use a matched pair of jack stands per vehicle to support one end only Failure to do so may result in the load suddenly falling which may cau...

Page 6: ...ck 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 i...

Page 7: ...ve 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 Troubleshooting TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY Use caution when troubleshooting a malfunctioning jack Stay well clear of the sup...

Page 8: ...0 Saddle 1 11 Saddle Screw 1 12 Retaining Ring M25 2 13 Lift Arm Shaft 1 14 Pin M4x45 1 15 Spring 2 16 Hydraulic Unit 1 17 Bolt 2 18 Washer M18 2 19 Set Screw 1 Part Description Qty 20 Retaining Ring M12 1 21 Handle Socket Roller 1 22 Shaft 1 23 Handle Socket 1 24 Rubber Bumper 2 25 Screw 1 26 Lower Handle 1 27 Upper Handle 1 28 Nut M16 4 29 Washer M16 4 30 Tie Rod 2 31 Washer M8 4 32 Screw M8X20 ...

Page 9: ...r M18 2 13 Retaining Ring M12 1 14 Handle Socket Roller 1 15 Handle Socket 1 16 Shaft 1 Part Description Qty 17 Set Screw 1 18 Upper Handle 1 19 Lower Handle 1 20 Screw M6X35 1 21 U Joint 1 22 Hydraulic Unit 1 23 Spring 2 24 Retaining Ring M22 2 25 Hydraulic Unit Adaptor 1 26 Pin A4x55 1 27 Retaining Ring M25 2 28 Lift Arm Shaft 1 29 Cover Plate 1 30 Saddle 1 31 Saddle Screw 1 32 Handle Bumper 1 3...

Page 10: ...d 2 14 Bolt 2 15 Washer M18 2 16 Nut M16 4 17 Rubber Bumper 2 18 Upper Handle 1 19 Screw 1 Part Description Qty 20 Lower Handle 1 21 Set Screw 1 22 Handle Socket 1 23 Hydraulic Unit 1 24 U Joint 1 25 Spring 2 26 Cover Plate 1 27 Retaining Ring M25 2 28 Pin M4X45 1 29 Hydraulic Unit Adaptor 1 30 Lift Arm Shaft 1 31 Bolt 2 32 Retaining Ring M18 2 33 Radius Link 2 34 Zerk 1 35 Lift Arm 1 36 Saddle 1 ...

Page 11: ... election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also h...

Page 12: ...3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 1 888 866 5797 ...

Page 13: ...r future reference Owner s Manual Safety Instructions 68056 shown Item 68048 68049 68056 Weight Capacity 3 Tons 6 000 lb 2 5 Tons 5 000 lb 4 Tons 8 000 lb Maximum Height 18 1 4 20 1 16 20 1 2 Minimum Height 5 1 8 2 7 8 4 Meets 2005 ANSI ASME PALD standards Owner s Manual Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection main...

Page 14: ...damage 7 Lift only areas of the vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer 8 No alterations shall be made to this product 9 Never work on under or around a load supported only by this device 10 Do not adjust safety valve 11 Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and heavy duty work gloves during use 12 Keep clear of load while lifting and lowering 13 Lower load slowly 14 Apply parking brake and c...

Page 15: ...gs therein before set up or use of this product Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to Parts Lists and Assembly Diagrams on page 8 Functions U Joint Not Shown Saddle Handle Handle Socket Oil Fill Screw Not Shown Lifting Arm Rear Caster U Joint Hydraulic Unit Fill Screw Safety Valve Cover DO NOT OPEN OR ADJUST Figure A SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE...

Page 16: ...per Handle to the Lower Handle 2 Loosen the Set Screw and insert the assembled Handle into the Handle Socket 3 Tighten the Set Screw Bleeding 1 Loosen the Fill Screw 2 Insert the Handle into the Handle Socket to operate the Release Valve 3 Turn the Handle counterclockwise to open the valve 4 Pump the Handle up and down quickly several times to purge air from the system 5 Tighten the Fill Screw Add...

Page 17: ...stands is per pair not the individual capacities combined unless specifically noted on the product by the jack stand manufacturer Do not exceed rated jack stand capacity Ensure that the vehicle support points are fully seated in the saddle of both jack stands Use a matched pair of jack stands per vehicle to support one end only Failure to do so may result in the load suddenly falling which may cau...

Page 18: ...ck 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 i...

Page 19: ...ve 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 Troubleshooting TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY Use caution when troubleshooting a malfunctioning jack Stay well clear of the sup...

Page 20: ...0 Saddle 1 11 Saddle Screw 1 12 Retaining Ring M25 2 13 Lift Arm Shaft 1 14 Pin M4x45 1 15 Spring 2 16 Hydraulic Unit 1 17 Bolt 2 18 Washer M18 2 19 Set Screw 1 Part Description Qty 20 Retaining Ring M12 1 21 Handle Socket Roller 1 22 Shaft 1 23 Handle Socket 1 24 Rubber Bumper 2 25 Screw 1 26 Lower Handle 1 27 Upper Handle 1 28 Nut M16 4 29 Washer M16 4 30 Tie Rod 2 31 Washer M8 4 32 Screw M8X20 ...

Page 21: ...r M18 2 13 Retaining Ring M12 1 14 Handle Socket Roller 1 15 Handle Socket 1 16 Shaft 1 Part Description Qty 17 Set Screw 1 18 Upper Handle 1 19 Lower Handle 1 20 Screw M6X35 1 21 U Joint 1 22 Hydraulic Unit 1 23 Spring 2 24 Retaining Ring M22 2 25 Hydraulic Unit Adaptor 1 26 Pin A4x55 1 27 Retaining Ring M25 2 28 Lift Arm Shaft 1 29 Cover Plate 1 30 Saddle 1 31 Saddle Screw 1 32 Handle Bumper 1 3...

Page 22: ...d 2 14 Bolt 2 15 Washer M18 2 16 Nut M16 4 17 Rubber Bumper 2 18 Upper Handle 1 19 Screw 1 Part Description Qty 20 Lower Handle 1 21 Set Screw 1 22 Handle Socket 1 23 Hydraulic Unit 1 24 U Joint 1 25 Spring 2 26 Cover Plate 1 27 Retaining Ring M25 2 28 Pin M4X45 1 29 Hydraulic Unit Adaptor 1 30 Lift Arm Shaft 1 31 Bolt 2 32 Retaining Ring M18 2 33 Radius Link 2 34 Zerk 1 35 Lift Arm 1 36 Saddle 1 ...

Page 23: ... election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also h...

Page 24: ...3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 1 888 866 5797 ...

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