Checking/Filling Hydraulic Fluid
IMPORTANT! Before first use:
1. Remove the Oil Fill Plug.
2. Check hydraulic oil level and fill to 1/4" below the fill port as needed.
3. Replace the Oil Fill Plug.
4. Thoroughly test the Jack for proper operation. If it does not work properly, bleed air from its hydraulic system as
described in Bleeding, below.
Bleeding
1. Follow the Checking/Filling Hydraulic Fluid instructions above.
2. Turn the Release Valve counterclockwise to open it.
3. Pump the Handle up and down quickly several times to purge air from the system.
4. Check hydraulic oil level and fill to 1/4" below the fill port as needed.
5. Replace the Oil Fill Plug and close the Release Valve by turning it clockwise.
Operation
Read
ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
section at beginning of this manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Removing a Transmission
1. Before every use, check and/or fill Hydraulic Fluid.
2. Once the vehicle is raised and secured on a lift, clear the area underneath the vehicle of people and tools.
3. Remove the Chain and set aside.
4. Move the Transmission Jack underneath the transmission.
5. Close the Release Valve.
6. Pump the Handle to raise the Transmission Jack.
7. Stop just below the transmission and align the Saddle to the Transmission with the Tilt Knobs.
8. Continue raising the Saddle up to the transmission to determine where you will need to adjust the Supports. All four
Supports need to grip and make contact with the transmission.
9. After determining where they need to be set, loosen the threaded bolts on each Support, and adjust it to the proper
setting for the transmission. Tighten the bolts.
10. Raise the unit again to make contact with the transmission, making sure all of the Supports are in firm contact.
11. Hook the chain on the open bracket, wrap the Chain securely around the transmission, and hook the chain hook
through the other end. Tighten the Chain Hook securely to tighten the chain.
12. Once it is securely fastened, release the bolts holding the transmission in place.
13. Make sure the area is clear of people and tools, and verify that the transmission is securely held in place. Then,
slowly open the Release Valve to lower the Transmission Jack.
14. Move the Transmission Jack from under the vehicle and perform your desired maintenance.
Replacing a Transmission
1. Move the Transmission Jack so that the transmission is lined up properly with its connection points.
2. Close the Release Valve.
3. Pump the Handle to gradually raise the Transmission Jack, while guiding it into place.
4. Secure the transmission into place using its hardware.
5. Double-check to make sure the transmission is securely installed.
6. Disconnect the Chain and remove it.
7. Clear the area near the Transmission Jack, and slowly open the Release Valve to lower the Jack.
8. Move the Transmission Jack clear of the vehicle.
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