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1. Before each use, inspect the general condition
of the jack.Check for broken, cracked, or bent
parts, loose or missing parts, and any condition
that may affect the proper operation of the
product. Any jack that appears damaged in
anyway must be removed from service.Have
the problem corrected before further use. DO
NOT use damaged equipment.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts with Perfor-
mance Tool replacement parts. Be sure that
only qualified personnel perform repairs.
3. Before each use, thoroughly test the jack for
proper operation prior to its actual use.If the
jack appears not to be working properly, follow
bleeding instructions on page 3.
4. When jack is not in use, ram and pump piston
should be in fully down position to keep their
machined surfaces free from corrosion.
5. Keep jack clean and well lubricated at points
illustrated in figure 3.
6. For best results, use only hydraulic fluid with a
rating of SAE 20 for refills.Check fluid level with
jack in fully down position. Fluid level should be
up to bottom of oil fill port.(See figure 4)
7. Change the hydraulic oil at least once every
three years:
a. With the jack fully lowered, remove the oil
filler plug on the side of the Housing.
b. Tip the jack to allow the old hydraulic oil
to drain out of the Housing completely, and
dispose of the old hydraulic oil in accordance
with local regulations.
c. With the jack upright, completely fill the
housing with a high quality hydraulic oil (not
included) until the oil just begins to run out of
the oil fill hole.Be VERY CAREFUL not to allow
dirt or foreign matter into the system.
d. Then, reinstall the oil filler plug.
e. Clean with a clean cloth using a detergent or
mild solvent.Then, store the jack in a safe, dry
location with the ram and pump piston in fully
down position.Keep out of reach of children
and other non-authorized people.
Figure 3
Pump feels "spongy" under load
OPERATION
CARE & MAINTENANCE
capacity (not included) beneath the vehicle
at locations recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer. DO NOT Get under the vehicle
without jack stands. J acks are not designed to
maintain heavy loads for long periods of time.
DO NOT attempt to put jack stands simultane-
ously under both ends of vehicle or under one
side of vehicle. NOTE:When using two jack
stands, they must be at the same height.
10. SLOWLY turn the release valve counterclock-
wise to lower vehicle onto jack stands and
remove jack.
IMPORTANT: NEVER MOVE JACK WHEN
THE HANDLE IS IN 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 counterclock-
wise 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.
Monthly maintenance is recommended. Lubrication is critical to jacks as they support
heavy loads. Any restriction due to dirt, rust, etc. can cause either slow movement or
cause extremely rapid jerks, damaging the internal components.The following steps are
designed to keep the jack maintained and operational.
