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MAINTENANCE
Important:
Use
ONLY
good grade hydraulic jack oil. Avoid mixing different types of fluid and
Never
use brake fluid,
turbine oil, transmission fluid, motor oil or glycerin. Improper fluid can cause failure of the jack and the potential for
sudden and immediate loss of load.
Adding oil
1. With saddle fully lowered set jack in its upright, level position. Locate and remove oil filler screw.
2.
Fill with oil until ~3/16" above the inner cylinder as seen from the oil filler hole. Reinstall the oil filler screw.
Changing oil
For best performance, replace the complete fluid supply at least once per year.
1. With saddle fully lowered, remove the oil filler screw.
2. Lay the jack on its side and drain the fluid into a suitable container.
Note:
Dispose of hydraulic fluid in accordance with local regulations.
3. Fill with oil until ~3/16" above the inner cylinder as seen from the oil filler hole. Reinstall the oil filler screw.
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OPERATION
Lifting
Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by the manufacturer shall be used. Lift only on area of the
vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
Note:
The jack is equipped with handle position lock. To adjust the handle, release lock device by pulling the lever
up, then back until lever is locked into place.
1. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended guidelines for lifting. Engage the emergency brake and chock
each unlifted wheel in both directions to prevent inadvertent vehicle movement.
2. Locate and close the release valve by turning the release valve knob clockwise until firm resistance is felt.
3. Refer to the vehicle manufacturer owner’s manual to locate approved lifting points on the vehicle. Center jack
saddle under lift point.
4. Verify lift point, then pump handle or foot pedal to contact lift point. To lift, pump handle or squeeze lift control valve
until load reaches desired height.
Never
use foot pedal to raise load.
5. Transfer the load
immediately
to a matched pair of appropriately rated jack stands.
NEVER
use hydraulic jack as a stand alone device!
ALWAYS
transfer the lifted load
IMMEDIATELY
to a
matched pair of appropriately rated jack stands. Use one pair of jack stands per vehicle. Rated capacity is
per pair only! Do not exceed rated capacity.
Lowering
Be sure all tools and personnel are clear before lowering load.
Slowly open the release valve!
The more
you turn the release valve knob counter-clockwise, the faster the load will come down.
Maintain control
of the rate of speed at which the load lowers at all times!
1. Raise load high enough to clear the jack stands.
2. Remove jack stands carefully. (
always
used in matched pairs).
3.
Slowly
turn the release valve knob counter-clockwise, but no more than 1/2 full turn.
If the load fails to lower:
a. Use another jack to raise the vehicle high enough to reinstall jack stands.
b. Remove the malfunctioning jack and then the jack stands.
c. Use the functioning jack to lower the vehicle.
4. After removing jack from under the vehicle, fully lower the saddle to reduce ram exposure to rust and
contamination.
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