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4. Make sure that no people or animals are under the load whilst it is being lifted.
5. Insert the handle into the handle sleeve and pump the handle a few times to make
sure that the load is securely seated on the lifting cup, continue lifting the load to
the desired height. Secure the load by slowly lowering it onto supports such as
axle stands.
Lowering loads
1. Close the release valve by inserting the handle and turning it clockwise,
do not turn it too hard.
2. Make sure that no people or animals are under the load whilst it is being lowered.
3. Pump the handle, raising the load enough for the axle stands to be removed.
4. Using the handle, turn the release valve carefully anticlockwise, allowing the load
to lower slowly until it is completely down.
Care
1. When the jack is not in use the lifting arm and handle sleeve should be in
the fully lowered position. This prevents the pistons from rusting.
2. The oil container holds approx. 0.5 l hydraulic oil.
3. Keep the floor jack clean and well lubricated, even the moveable parts on
the outside e.g. the lifting arm spindle and wheel bearings.
Problems: Localisation and solution
1. The floor jack does not go up or doesn’t lift the load
a) The release valve is open, close the release valve and then try lifting.
b) There might be air pockets in the oil system. Open the release valve.
Pump the handle six full strokes. Close the release valve and try again.
c) Check the oil level. Do the following: Put the floor jack on an even surface.
Open the release valve. The oil level is correct if there is oil up to the lower thread
inside the oil container when the lifting arm is in the fully lowered position.
If the oil level is too low you need to remove the plug under the cover plate and
fill the oil to the right level, then put the plug back and tighten it. Shut the release
valve and raise the lifting arm to its full height. Open the release valve to lower
the lifting arm. Do this 3 or 4 times. The air should now be purged and the oil can
circulate everywhere. In most cases that is enough to get the floor jack to work
properly. Close the release valve and try lifting a load.
d) The release valve is not tight because of dirt on the seal. Rinse by pulling the lifting
arm up and down several times with the release valve open. If it is necessary you
can remove the valve for cleaning.