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MAINTENANCE
BEFORE USE.
Check the hydraulic jack for damage and loose fittings. If in doubt, do not
use. Have damaged parts repaired or replaced by your CLARKE dealer.
EVERY 6 MONTHS
Oil all joints, linkages and front wheel hubs and apply grease to the caster
bearings.
ANNUALLY
Check the ram oil level see below.
STORAGE
Store in a dry place, with the ram fully retracted. If stored for long periods,
inspect at least once a year, clean and re-oil. For servicing, contact your
CLARKE dealer, or CLARKE International Service Department.
CHECK THE RAM OIL LEVEL
1. Ensure the ram is fully retracted by turning the Handle fully anticlockwise.
2. Press down on the handle port (1)
and insert the wedge supplied as
shown (2).
3. Remove the oil plug (3) and top up
with CLARKE HYDRAULIC OIL. Part No.
3050830 for 1 litre, Part No. 3050835 for
5 litres.)
4. Replace filler plug and purge system
of air.....see below.
SYSTEM AIR PURGE
1. Turn handle 1 full turn anticlockwise and pump handle 8 full strokes.
2. Turn handle clockwise FULLY, and pump handle to maximum height, then
continue to pump 5 or 6 times to remove trapped air.
3. Turn handle anticlockwise and allow arm to lower and ram to fully retract.
4. Turn handle clockwise FULLY, and pump handle to maximum height to test
pump action.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to perform the above action more than
once to ensure that air is totally evacuated.
