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CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Before each use, inspect the general
condition of the jack. Check for broken,
cracked, or bent parts, loose or missing
parts, and any condition that may affect
the proper operation of the product. Any
jack that appears damaged in anyway
must be removed from service. Have
the problem corrected before further
use. DO NOT use damaged equipment.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts with
Performance Tool replacement parts.
Be sure that only qualified personnel
perform repairs.
3. Before each use, thoroughly test the
jack for proper operation prior to its
actual use. If the jack appears not to
be working properly, follow bleeding
instructions on page 3.
4. When jack is not in use, ram and pump
piston should be in fully down position
to keep their machined surfaces free
from corrosion.
5. Keep jack clean and well lubricated at
points illustrated in figure 3.
6. For best results, use only hydraulic
fluid with a rating of SAE 20 for refills.
Check fluid level with jack in fully down
position. Fluid level should be up to
bottom of oil fill port. (See figure 5)
7. Change the hydraulic oil at least once
every three years:
a. With the jack fully lowered, remove
the oil filler plug on the side of the
Housing.
b. Tip the jack to allow the old
hydraulic oil to drain out of the Housing
completely, and dispose of the old
hydraulic oil in accordance with local
regulations.
c. With the jack upright, completely fill
the housing with a high quality hydraulic
oil (not included) until the oil just begins
to run out of the oil fill hole. Be VERY
CAREFUL not to allow dirt or foreign
matter into the system.
d. Then, reinstall the oil filler plug.
e. Clean with a clean cloth using a
detergent or mild solvent. Then, store
the jack in a safe, dry location with
the ram and pump piston in fully down
position. Keep out of reach of children
and other non-authorized people.
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Figure 3
Monthly maintenance is recommended. Lubrication is critical to jacks as they
support heavy loads. Any restriction due to dirt, rust, etc. can cause either slow
movement or cause extremely rapid jerks, damaging the internal components.
The following steps are designed to keep the jack maintained and operational.
