MAINTENANCE
Keep lift clean and well lubricated. Apply light machine oil to all joints as needed. Thoroughly wipe excess oil to
prevent slipping. Use only quality grade hydraulic oil. Avoid mixing different types of fluid and NEVER use brake
fluid, turbine oil, transmission fluid, motor oil or glycerine. Improper fluid can cause jack failure.
Adding oil
1. To check hydraulic oil level, remove unit from lift, place unit upright on a stable, level surface. Remove oil filler
plug.
2. Oil should be even with Filler Plug hole. If low, add high quality hydraulic jack oil ONLY.
3. Reinstall Filler Plug and Bottle Jack into receiver of lift. Secure with provided hardware.
Changing oil
To get the longest life possible out of your lift, change the hydraulic oil after 7 years of use, sooner if used in a dust
and grit filled environment. Do not expose to moisture. Dry lift completely if it gets wet. Check pump piston and ram
of hydraulic unit periodically for signs of rust and corrosion. Clean mildly affected areas with a clean oily cloth. Never
use abrasives on the pump piston and ram surfaces.
1. Remove hydraulic unit from lift. Place unit upright on a stable, level surface. Remove oil filler plug and drain old
oil into a suitable container.
NOTICE: Dispose of used hydraulic fluid in accordance with local environmental regulations.
2. Fill with high quality hydraulic jack oil. Reinstall Filler Plug then install Jack to lift.
Cleaning
Check pump piston and ram occasionally for signs of rust or corrosion. Clean as necessary and wipe with oily
cloth.
Storage
When lift is not in use, lifting arm should be stored in fully retracted position.
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