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TROUBLESHOOTING
Important:
Service jacks are self-contained devices used for lifting, but not sustaining, a partial vehicular load. In accordance with ASME-PALD Load
Sustaining Test: “A load not less than the rated capacity…shall not lower more than 1/8" (3.18mm) in the
minute, nor a total of .1875" (4.76mm) in 10
minutes.” Lowering within this range is considered normal operation and is NOT a warrantable defect.
PROBLEM: UNIT WILL NOT LIFT RATED LOAD.
ACTION:
Purge air from hydraulic system by following procedure under SETUP.
PROBLEM: UNIT WILL NOT SUSTAIN RATED LOAD OR FEELS "SPONGY" UNDER RATED LOAD.
ACTION:
Purge air from hydraulic system as above.
PROBLEM: UNIT WILL NOT LIFT TO FULL HEIGHT.
ACTION:
Purge air from hydraulic system as above or check oil level in reservoir.
PROBLEM: HANDLE TENDS TO RAISE UP WHILE THE UNIT IS UNDER RATED LOAD.
ACTION:
Pump the handle rapidly several times to push oil past ball valves in power unit.
PROBLEM: UNIT STILL DOES NOT OPERATE.
ACTION:
Contact your place of purchase for details on handling warranty.
