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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR JACK
Compare Fig. 1 illustration with your jack
BEFORE operation to become familiar with
the location of various jack components.
SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Capacity: 2-1/4 Ton/4500 Lbs
Jack Dimensions: 21” x 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”
Lifting Range: 5-1/2” ~ 15” (Approx.)
(140mm - 381mm)
Oil Capacity: 90 cc
±
5 cc
Net Weight: 27.1 lbs. (Approx.)
FIG. 1
front
wheel
saddle
lifting arm
jack handle
handle
sleeve
cover
frame
base
release
valve
castor
filler plug
(not shown,
on reservoir)
BEFORE USE
• Read the operator's manual completely
and familiarize yourself thoroughly with the
product, its components and recognize the
hazards associated with its use.
• Occasionally during shipment and/or
handling air can get trapped in the system,
which can interfere with the jacks lifting
performance.
• It is recommended to cycle the jack a few
times without applying load:
• Engage release valve with notched end
of jack handle. Close release valve by
turning the jack handle clockwise until
tight.
• Insert jack handle into handle sleeve.
Pump the handle until the jack saddle
reaches its maximum height.
• Engage release valve with notched end
of jack handle. Open release valve by
turning jack handle counterclockwise, but
no more than 1/2 full turn. Allow the saddle
to reach its lowest position.
• Repeat the above procedure a few times.
• To release air from the hydraulic system:
• Engage release valve with notched end
of jack handle. Open the release valve
b y t u r n i n g t h e j a c k h a n d l e
counterclockwise, but never by more than
1/2 full turn.
• Remove the oil filler plug from the cylinder.
(see Fig. 2)
• Insert jack handle into handle sleeve.
Rapidly pump jack handle through several
full strokes.
• Reinstall the oil filler plug into the cylinder
again and jack is now ready to use.
engage release
valve with this end
