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troubleshooting
tO prEVEnt SEriOUS inJUry: Use caution when troubleshooting a malfunctioning jack.
Stay well clear of the supported load. completely resolve all problems before use.
If the solutions presented in the Troubleshooting guide do not solve the problem, have a qualified technician
inspect and repair the jack before use.
after the jack is repaired: test it carefully without a load by raising
it and lowering it fully, checking for proper operation, bEFOrE rEtUrninG tHE JacK tO OpEratiOn.
DO nOt USE a DaMaGED Or MalFUnctiOninG JacK!
pOSSiblE SyMptOMS
prObablE SOlUtiOn
(Make certain that the jack is not supporting
a load while attempting a solution.)
Jack will
not lift at
its weight
capacity
Lift Arm
lowers
under
load
Pump
stroke
feels
spongy
Lift Arm
will not
lift all the
way
Pedal
moves up
when jack
is under
load
Fluid
leaking
from fill
plug
X
X
Check that Release Pedal is not
stuck and raises completely.
X
X
X
Valves may be blocked and may not close fully.
To flush the valves, with assistance:
1. Lower the Lift Arm and release the Release Pedal.
2. Manually lift the Lift Arm several inches.
3. Press the Release Pedal and force
the Lift Arm down quickly.
X
X
X
Ram may be low on fluid. Check the fluid level and
refill if needed.
Ram may require bleeding – refer
to
Bleeding
on page 9.
X
Unit may have too much hydraulic fluid inside.
Check fluid level and adjust if needed.
