Warning:
Always Read Carefully and Understand Instructions Prior to Using this Equipment
This Fluid Extractor is Designed for Servicing a Variety of Vehicles in a Safe and Convenient Manner. However,
differences in Engine Blocks and Dip Stick Configurations may make it Impossible to Use this Equipment on
Every Vehicle. The Procedures Documented in this Manual are to Serve as Guidelines for General Use of this
Fluid Extractor.
In addition to these Guidelines, always Follow the Manufacturer's Recommended Procedures when
Attempting to Use this Equipment on each Unique Vehicle. Do Not Attempt to Force the Tubes included
with this Equipment into a Dip Stick Tube that will Not Readily Accept the Smaller of the 2 Tubes. The
Tubes would Appear to be Too Large and Not Designed to be Used with the Particular Vehicle.
Draining Oil with this Fluid Extractor through the Dipstick Tube is Expected to be Simple and Straight-Forward.
The Instructions were written as a General Guideline Only.
Note:
DO NOT force the Tube into any Crankcase and make sure that you STOP PUSHING the Tube in if
ANY FORCE IS RECOGNIZED. Your particular Dealer should be contacted for detail on using this equipment
to extract Oil from your vehicle if issues arise.
TIGHTEN Lid-to-Reservoir Screws BEFORE First Use and PERIODICALLY to Ensure Proper Seal.
Recommended for Use with the following Fluids:
•
Brake Fluid
•
Coolants
•
Engine Oil
•
Gear Oil
•
Power Steering Fluid
•
Transmission Oil
Suitable also for Low-Viscosity Fluids; such as Water.
Automatic Shut-Off Function:
Lumax Fluid Extractor is Equipped with an Automatic Shut-Off Valve that
Prevents Overfilling of the Fluid Reservoir. As the Extracted Fluid nears the Top of the Reservoir, it will Raise a
Float, interrupting the Flow of the Fluid being Extracted.
Extracting Motor Oil through the Dipstick Tube:
1. Properly Park the Vehicle on Level Ground. Ensure the Transmission of the Vehicle is in “Park” Position and
the Parking Brake is Applied.
2. Operate the Vehicle to Warm the Engine Oil to a Normal Operating Temperature. Turn the Engine OFF
once the Engine Oil reaches Normal Operating Temperature.
Caution:
DO NOT Attempt to Extract Fluids
at Temperatures greater than 176ºF (80ºC).
3. Remove the Engine Oil Dipstick.
4. Select and Insert the Appropriate Diameter Dipstick Tube into the Dipstick Fill Hole until it Reaches the
Bottom of the Crankcase.
5. Connect the Main Suction Hose to the Dipstick Tube. Ensure the Tube Connections are Tight to Prevent
Leakage.
6A.
Manual Operation:
Raise the Pump Handle on Top of the Reservoir Cover until it reaches its Highest
Point. Start Pumping the Handle and the Unit will begin to Extract Oil from the Engine Crankcase.
Once the Oil begins to Flow into the Reservoir, continue to Operate the Pump until all the Oil has been
Drained from the Crankcase.
Note:
When Oil in the Reservoir reaches the Maximum Level, the Vacuum
will be released to Prevent Overflowing.
Caution:
Due to varying Engine Fluid Capacities; if the Crankcase
Capacity exceeds the Reservoir Capacity, it may be necessary to Empty the Fluid Reservoir before
resuming the Extraction Process.
6B.
Air Operation:
Connect the Unit to Air Soruce. The Working Pressure should not Exceed 85~110 PSI
(6~8 Bar). Open the Air Valve and the Unit will begin to Extract Oil from the Engine Crankcase.
7.
When finished Extracting Used Oil, withdraw the Dipstick Tube from the Crankcase. Pour the Used
Engine Oil from the Spout on Top of the Reservoir Cover into a suitable Container. Dispose of the Used
Oil in an Appropriate Manner. Always check Local Area Laws and Ordinances regarding Handling,
Pumping and Disposing of Liquids. Dispose of Pumped Fluid Properly. Do Not Drain into Street Drains,
House Drains, or Backyards. Contact your Local Municipal Waste Management officials for Proper
Disposal Methods.
