OPERATION
CAUTION: NEVER MOVE JACK WHEN THE HANDLE IS IN THE OPERATING LEVER OR
THE VALVE SLEEVE. DAMAGE TO THE PUMPING UNIT MAY OCCUR.
To lower:
1. Remove all tools, parts, etc. from under the vehicle.
2. Position the saddle under the lifting point. Place pump handle over release valve and turn
clockwise to close the valve release screw, and pump the upper/lower handle to raise the
vehicle slightly above the saddle(s) of the jack stands. Then, collapse and remove jack stand(s).
3. SLOWLY turn the release valve counterclockwise with the handle just enough to allow
controlled descent of the vehicle onto the ground. (Never more than two full turns).
4. Lower the jack completely. Then, store in a safe, dry location out of reach of children.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Remove jack from service before making adjustments.
Will not lift load
Will not hold load
Will not lift to full height
Pump feels "spongy" under load
Handle raises under load
Handle lowers under load
NOTE:
Problems listed above with more
than one solution may have a
combination of causes. Please be
sure that all solutions listed for each
problem have been checked to
eliminate possibility of further
trouble. Sometimes solutions may
need to be repeated for best results.
Figure 4
Oil Filler Port
Check & fill
oil here.
Oil must be
level with
bottom edge
of port.
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Power unit may
Power unit may
be low in fluid.
be air bound.
With jack on level
Open the release
surface and in
valve a minimum
down position,
of 2 full turns.
remove filler plug
Pump the handle
and add clean
a minimum of 20
hydraulic jack
full strokes to
fluid to level of
purge air from
filler.
the system.
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Valve may not be
closing
completely.
To seat valves:
a.) Close release
valve.
b.) With jack in
fully lowered
position,
manually raise
lifting arm as
high as
possible.
c.) Open release
valve and
allow jack to
descend to
lowered
position.
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