OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Refer to Fig.1)
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Lifting
1. Place vehicle in park with emergency brake on and wheels securely
chocked to prevent inadvertent vehicle movement.
2. Locate and close release valve by turning handle clockwise until firm
resistance is felt to further thread engagement. Center jack saddle
under lift point.
3. Verify lift point, insert handle into handle sleeve and pump to contact
lift point. To lift, pump handle until load reaches desired height.
4. Transfer the load immediately to a pair of appropriately rated jack
stands.
Use only the handle assembly provided by the jack manufacturer.
The handle assembly provided with this jack will safely engage the
release valve and operate the handle sleeve. If the handle is worn,
operates abnormally, or will not positively engage the release valve,
STOP. Discontinue use of the jack until a factory replacement
handle assembly can be acquired.
Lowering
1. Raise load high enough to clear the jack stands; then, carefully remove
jack stands.
2. Slowly turn the handle counterclockwise, but no more than a ½ turn.
If the load fails to lower:
a. Use another jack to raise the vehicle high enough to reinstall jack stands
b. Remove the affected jack and then the stands.
c. Using the other jack, lower the load by turning the operating handle counterclockwise, but no more than a ½ turn.
3. After removing jack from under the load, push saddle down to reduce ram exposure to rust and contamination.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Important: Use only a quality grade hydraulic jack oil. Avoid mixing different types of fluid and NEVER use brake fluid, turbine oil,
transmission fluid, motor oil or glycerin. Improper fluid can cause failure of the jack and the potential for sudden and immediate
loss of load.
Adding oil
1. With saddle fully lowered, set jack in its upright, level position. Locate and remove oil filler plug.
2. Fill with oil even with the bottom of oil filler plug hole. Reinstall the oil filler plug.
Changing oil
For best performance and longest life, replace the complete fluid supply at least once per year.
1. With saddle fully lowered, remove the oil filler plug.
2. Lay the jack on its side and drain the fluid into a suitable container.
Note: Dispose of hydraulic fluid in accordance with local regulations.
3. Fill with oil even with the bottom of oil filler plug hole. Reinstall the oil filler plug.
Lubrication
A periodic coating of light lubricating oil to pivot points will help to ensure that pump piston linkages move freely.
Note: Never apply oil to the saddle. If saddle extension threads require lubrication; clean thread surfaces with a clean, dry cloth,
then apply a drop of bearing grease to the threads. Distribute as evenly as possible along the threaded post.
Cleaning
Periodically check the pump piston and ram for signs of rust or corrosion. Clean as needed and wipe with an oily cloth.
Note: Never use sandpaper or abrasive material on these surfaces.
Storage
Store the jack with the pump piston, ram plunger, and saddle fully lowered. Ensure the release valve is open, but never more
than ½ turn. This will help prevent rust and corrosion to those critical surfaces.
FIGURE 1 - Service Jack
Handle socket
Release valve
Mechanism
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Lifting arm
Saddle
Rear caster
Front wheel
Pump Handle