Westward Telescoping
Hydraulic Bottle Jacks
Operating Instructions & Parts Manual
5M451A and 5M463A
Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described.
Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or
property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
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Description
Westward telescoping hydraulic bottle jacks are for lifting automotive, farm,
industrial, and construction vehicles. Jacks can be used vertically or in the
horizontal with pump positioned directly below the reservoir (see Figure 1).
Carrying handle accommodates moving and positioning of jack. These jacks are
designed to meet applicable ASME/ANSI Standards.
Specifications
Min.
Max.
Model
Capacity
Base Size
Height
Height
5M451A
5 Ton
5
5
/
8
x 5
5
/
8
”
8
3
/
8
”
21
3
/
4
”
5M463A
10
6
5
/
8
x 6
3
/
4
7
1
/
8
17
1
/
4
General Safety Information
Study, understand,
and follow all
instructions before operating this
device. Lifting device only. Intended
use is for lifting part of a total vehicle,
only one wheel or axle at a time.
Immediately after lifting, support
vehicle with appropriate means.
Do not exceed rated capacity. Use
only on a hard, level surface capable of
sustaining rated capacity loads.
Lift only on those areas of the vehicle
as specified by vehicle manufacturer.
Ensure that the lift point is properly
centered on the jack saddle.
Always wear safety googles when
using this equipment.
Inspect jack before each use. Do not
use if bent, broken, leaking, or
damaged components are noted.
No alteration of this product is
allowed. Do not use this device for any
purpose other than that for which it
was intended.
Failure to heed any one or combination
of these warnings may result in severe
personal injury and/or property
damage.
Before Use
Use Figure 2 as reference.
1. Prior to use, remove oil filler plug to
let any trapped air escape. Ensure
the oil level is even with or just
below the oil filler plug hole.
Reinstall oil filler plug.
2. Thoroughly lubricate all moving
parts of the jack.
a. Raise the saddle to full height by
closing release valve and pumping
handle.
b. Oil surface of ram as well as all
moving parts in the handle and
lifting mechanism.
Operation
LIFTING
1. Prevent inadvertent vehicle
movement by fully engaging
emergency brake, putting
transmission in park. Use wheel
chocks in pairs on the wheel
diagonally opposed to the wheel or
axle lifted.
2. Close release valve by turning handle
clockwise until it is firmly closed.
3. Position jack under load and turn
extension screw or saddle until solid
contact can be made with load to be
lifted.
Saddle
2-Stage Ram
Carrying Handle
Oil Filler Plug
Handle Sleeve
Release Valve
Figure 2 - Telescoping Hydraulic Bottle Jack Components
SHI 017
Printed in China
01/06
Pump
Reservoir
Figure 1 - Jack in Horizontal Position
