Allstar Performance 8300 Lane Dr., Watervliet, MI 49098
Phone: (269) 463-8000 Fax: (800) 772-2618 www.allstarperformance.com
Form 1070
Rev. 062915
Aluminum Pit Jack
OWNERS MANUAL
Page 2 of 4
WARNING
1. Use jack for lifting less than rated capacity. Do not overload, otherwise a dangerous situation may occur.
2. Jack is designed for lifting vehicles only and not for any other purpose. Support car with jack stands once the
load has been lifted. Stay clear of lifted loads.
3. Center the load on the jack saddle. Off center loads can damage the seals and cause jack failure.
4. Lift only dead weight.
5. Jack is to be used by professional personnel only. To prevent dangerous situations that may occur, use by non
professional personnel is not recommended, especially children.
Filling / Bleeding the Hydraulic Oil
Tools required: #3 Phillips head screwdriver and 8mm Hex wrench.
Filling: – #3 Phillips head screw to the left of the pump piston on the back of the jack reservoir. See Figure #1.
1. Clean around fill plug.
2. Stand and support the jack on the large roller.
3. Remove Phillips screw (Figure #1) and fill reservoir to top with hydraulic jack oil. Replace Phillips screw, lower jack to ground.
Bleeding: – 8mm Allen socket plug on the top of reservoir to the left of the valve adjustment shaft. See Figure #2.
1. Clean around bleed plug.
2. Loosen the 8mm plug on the top.
3. Use the jack handle to close the release valve, then pump the jack slowly. The pad should move up slowly and
oil should come out around the 8mm plug.
4. If the oil has air bubbles, open the 8mm plug more and continue to pump the jack slowly for several strokes. Note: Do not
completely remove plug. If air is still present, close the 8mm plug, stand jack on large roller again and top off oil through fill.
plug. Repeat until air bubbles cease, then close both plugs.
5. Use for a few weeks then recheck for air by repeating the filling and bleeding process.
NOTE: If repairing pieces inside 8mm plug hole, these pieces they are very easy to damage or lose. BE CAREFUL.
Check Point
Problem
Recommended Solution
Arm
Functional condition – pump jack to full lifting height
with no load. Check for smooth action of the lift arm.
Lubricate pin and functional portions. Replace dis-
torted or damaged parts.
Front Wheel
Functional condition
Lubricate functional portion. Replace damaged or
worn-out parts.
Rear Wheel
Functional condition
Lubricate functional portion. Replace damaged or
worn-out parts. Tighten loose bolts securely.
Power Unit
Proper oil level. Oil leakage
Supply oil necessary (replace oil in the reservoir at
least once a year). Replace packing.
Handle
Functional condition and loose
Lubricate pin and functional portions. Tighten loose
bolts securely. Replace damaged parts.
NOTE:
1) Oil for functional portion: lubricating oil, WD40.
2) Oil for jack: bearing oil TSO VG 10. Never use brake fluid or any other high viscosity or volatile oil.
