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MAINTENANCE
If you use and maintain your equipment proper-
ly, it will give you many years of service. Follow
the maintenance instructions carefully to keep
your equipment in good working condition.
Never perform any maintenance on the equip-
ment while it is under a load.
INSPECTION
You should inspect the product for damage,
wear, broken or missing parts (e.g.: pins) and
that all components function before each use.
Follow lubrication and storage instructions for
optimum product performance.
BINDING
If the product binds while under a load, use
equipment with equal or a larger load capacity
to lower the load safely to the ground. After
un-binding; clean, lubricate and test that equip-
ment is working properly. Rusty components,
dirt, or worn parts can be causes of binding.
Clean and lubricate the equipment as indicated
in the lubrication section. Test the equipment by
lifting without a load. If the binding continues
contact Customer Service.
CLEANING
If the moving parts of the equipment are ob-
structed, use cleaning solvent or another good
degreaser to clean the equipment. Remove any
existing rust with a penetrating lubricant.
LUBRICATION
This equipment will not operate safely without
proper lubrication. Using the equipment with-
out proper lubrication will result in poor per-
formance and damage to the equipment. Some
parts in this equipment are not self-lubricating
inspect the equipment before use and lubricate
when necessary. After cleaning, lubricate the
equipment using a high grade light penetrating
oil or lubricating spray.
• Use a good lubricant on all moving parts.
• For light duty applications, use lubrication
once a month.
• For heavy and constant use, lubrication is rec-
ommended every week.
• NEVER USE SANDPAPER OR ABRASIVE MATE-
RIAL ON THESE SURFACES!
RUST PREVENTION
Check jacks and pump plungers on the power
unit assemblies daily for any signs of rust or cor-
rosion.
Without a load on the equipment extended hy-
draulic jacks to check if signs of rust are visible;
clean as needed.
GREASE FITTINGS
Some models contain grease fittings that will
regularly need to be greased and lubricated.
How the Jack Operates
With release valve closed, an upward stroke
of the jack handle draws oil from the reservoir
tank into the plunger cavity. Hydraulic pressure
holds the valve closed, which keeps the oil in
the plunger cavity. A downward stroke of the
jack handle releases oil into the cylinder, which
forces the jack out. This extends the ram. When
the jack reaches maximum extension, oil is by-
passed back into the reservoir to prevent an
over extended jack stroke and possible damage
to the vérin. Opening the release valve allows
oil to flow back into reservoir. This releases
hydraulic pressure on the ram, which results in
lowering the ram.
STORING THE JACK
1. Fully Retract Jack after use.
2. Place the handle in the upright position.
3. Store in a dry location, recommended indoors.
NOTE: If the press is stored outdoors, be sure to
lubricate all parts before and after use to ensure
the press stays in good working condition.
TO ADD JACK OIL
The hydraulic cylinder assembly contains hy-
draulic fluid that must be kept at approximately
80% full at all times for proper operation. To
check the level and to fill remove oil filler plug.
1. Position the jack on level ground and lower
the saddle.
2. Remove the oil plug.
3. Fill the oil case until oil level is just beneath
the lower rim of the oil fill hole.
KEEP DIRT AND OTHER MATERIAL CLEAR
WHEN POURING.
4. Replace oil plug.
5. Perform the Air Purge Procedure.
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