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fluidcancauseprematurefailureoftheMacNandthepotential
for sudden and immediate loss of load. :H recommend
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connections as needed.
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1. :LWK saddle IXOO\ lowered, set MDFN in its XSULJKW level
position.5HPRYH oil filler screw.
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oil filler screw.
Changing oil:
For EHVtperformanceandORQJHVt life,replacethe complete
IOXLGVXSSO\DWOHDVW once per \HDr.
1. :LWK saddle IXOO\ lowered, set MDFN in its XSULJKW level
position.5emovetheoil fillerscrew.
/D\ theMDFN onitssideanddraintheuid into a suitable
container.
Note: Dispose of K\GUDXOLFIOXLG in accordance with local
reJXlations.
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4. 5HLQVtall the oil filler screw.
Lubrication:
1. A periodic FRDWLQJ of OLJKW OXEULFDWLQJ oil to pivot points,
a[les and hinJHV will help to prevent rust and assure
thatwheels,castersand pumpDVVHPEOLHsmove freel\.
:henused on a dail\EDVLV WHK$7'$should EH
internall\luEricated EHIRUH each use. Use oQO\JRod
TXDOLt\airtool OXEULFDnt. If no inline oiler is used, pour a
teaspoon of air tool oil into the inlet of the air VXSSO\
inlet. 6LPSO\ operate the MDFN XVLQJ the air feature in
order to IXOO\ GLVWULEXWH the oil.
Cleaning:
3HULRdicall\checNthe ram IRUVLJQV of rust or corrosion.
Clean as needed and wipe with an oil\cloth.
Note: Never use sandpaper or DEUasive material on
Purging air from the hydraulic system:
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To bleed the air in the second cylinder:
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top of the first piston rod.
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Storage:
:Ken not in use, store the MDFN with saddle in lowest
position and air VXSSO\ disconnected.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Causes Corrective Action
-DFN will not lift load
Jack bleeds afterlift
-DFN willnot lower after unload
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Air VXSSO\ LQDGHTXDWH
+\GUDXOLF unit malfunction
Overloadcondition
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Fluidlevellow
Fluidlevellow
(QsureadHTuate air suppl\
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5emeG\ overload condition
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Drain fluidtoproper level
Clean and luEricate movinJparts
(QVXUH proper fluid level
(QVXUH proper fluid level
Symptom
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