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MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: Only fully qualified personnel should attempt maintenance or
repair.
1. Always visually inspect the jack before use, to ensure that all parts are
correctly locate and secure. Check for hydraulic leaks, signs of damage or
worn parts and check the castors for damage.
Do not use the jack unless it
is perfectly serviceable.
2. A slight dampness on the ram is normal, but where leakage is apparent,
the ram seals must be renewed by your Clarke dealer.
3. The jack should be fully inspected annually as follows:
• Check for cracks and deformation of components.
• Check castors to ensure they move freely without undue wear to
their bores, and that the wheels are not cracked or damaged in any
way.
• Check the ram operation and top up the oil level. (see below).
• Remove completely, any rust or corrosion and repaint to prevent
further corrosion.
• Ensure that all decals and warning notices are in place and legible.
4. After use, wherever possible, store the jack with the ram in its lowest
position. This not only relieves the hydraulic ram, but also prevents any
possibility of corrosion to the ram.
5. Do not leave the jack in the open, exposed to the elements. Keep under
cover.
6. If the jack is transported in the horizontal position, the vent valve should
tightened.
• DO NOT remove the plastic caps at the base of the jack, labelled
“Do not Adjust”.
TOPPING UP THE OIL
It may be necessary from time to time to top up the hydraulic ram oil level.
Proceed as follows.
• Lower the ram to its lowest position, and remove the vent valve.
• Using an oil can, slowly top up the oil until it begins to overflow.
When the excess oil has completely drained off, replace the vent
valve.
NOTE:
Top up using Clarke hydraulic oil (Part Number 3050830
).
