Performance Tool W1640 User manual

2.5 Ton Garage Jack
OWNER'S MANUAL
Stock Number W1640
FOR YOUR SAFETY,
please read these instructions carefully and retain them for future use.
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apply to any product or part which has been subject to misuse, neglect, accident or wear and tear incident to normal use and
service.
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merchantability and no implied warranty of fitness for any particular purpose, except that for goods purchased primarily for
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OPERATION
Before using your jack:
1.Turn release valve counter-clockwise to open. Pump jack handle
about 6 full strokes to assure complete distribution of hydraulic fluid.
(See Figure 1)
To raise:
Place pump handle over release valve
and turn clockwise to close. Make
certain that load is on center of saddle. Insert handle into handle
sleeve and pump to raise load to desired height. Transfer load to
jack stands or other appropriate supports before working under
load. (See figure 2)
To lower:
Raise load enough to remove
jack stands. Slowly turn
release valve counter-
clockwise just enough to
allow controlled descent.
(Never turn counter-clockwise more than 3 full turns)
1. When jack is not in use, lifting arm and handle sleeve should be in
fully down position to keep their machined surfaces free from
corrosion.
2. Keep jack clean and well lubricated at points illustrated in figure 3.
3. For best results, use only hydraulic fluid with a rating of SAE 10 for
refills. Check fluid level with jack in fully down position. Fluid level
should be up to bottom of oil fill plug. (See figure 5)
4. Regularly check for loose, worn or
damaged parts and repair or replace
as necessary.
5. Replace worn or damaged parts
with Performance Tool replacement
parts. Be sure that only qualified
personnel perform repairs.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1
2
3
4
Figure 3
Figure 2
Figure 1
RAM REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
1 Hydraulic Unit Body 1
2 3/16” Steel Ball 2
3 Filter Body Screen 1
4 Copper Washer 1
5 Pump Cylinder O-Ring 1
6 Back Up Ring 1
7 Ram Collar 1
8 Ram 1
9 Cylinder 1
10 Fiber Washer (B) 1
11 Oil Chamber 1
12 Oil Fill Plug 1
13 Fiber Washer (A) 1
14 Top Nut 1
15 Top Nut O-Ring 1
16 1/4” Steel Ball 2
19 Pump Cylinder O-Ring 1
20 Back Up Ring 1
21 Pump Piston 1
22 Piston Clamp 1
24 Handle Sleeve 1
25 Piston Washer 2
26 Piston Pin 1
27 Connecting Pin 1
28 Retaining Pin 2
31 Release Valve Spacer 1
32 Release Valve O-Ring 1
33 Release Valve 1
34 Spring Guide 1
35 Overload Valve Spring 1
36 O-Ring 1
37 Adjusting Screw 1
38 Cap 1
# Description Qty. # Description Qty. # Description Qty.
Ram Assembly Parts List
Figure 6
12
11
Rubber plug #12
Check &
Refill
Hydraulic
Fluid here
FIGURE 5

6
5
9
15
16
17
18
12
19
13
16
15
11
3
4
2
1
30
29
27 28
33
31
32
30
29
20
25
26
14
Ram Assembly
(See figure 6)
22
10
7
8
24
23
21
17
01 Nut M12 2 02 Washer 12 2 03 Front Wheel 2 04 Axle Bushing 2 05
Snap Ring "C" 13
2
06 Saddle Shaft 1 07 Saddl Bracket 1 08
Snap Ring "C" 13
1
09 Saddle 1 10 Saddle Pin 1 11 Front Wheel Axle 1
12 Frame Unit - Left 1 13 Middle Shaft 1 14 Lift Arm Axle 1 15 Long Linker 2 16
Snap Ring "C" 10
2
17 Lift Arm 1 18
Snap Ring "C" 19
2
19 Shaft 1 20 Piston Rod Shaft 1 21 Carry Handle 1 22 Inspection Plate 1
23 Ram 1 24 Handle Cover 1 25 Handle 1 26 Spring 1 27 Nut M8 4 28 Washer 8 4 29 Washer 12 6 30 Nut M12 4 31 Ball Bracket 2 32 Caster Bracket 2 33 Frame Unit - Right 1
Parts List
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Figure 4
# Description Qty. # Description Qty. # Description Qty.

Your Performance Tool hydraulic jack was constructed with quality
materials and workmanship and will give you many years of trouble free
use when cared for as described in the "Care & Maintenance" section on
page 3. However, as with any mechanical device, periodic adjustments
are necessary to maintain a peak level of performance. Should your jack
be displaying any of the following symptoms, the simple procedures
shown below will correct the problem.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Read these safety warnings before operation.
WARNING!
Failure to heed these warnings may result in loss of load,
damage to jack, and/or jack failure resulting in personal injury
or property damage.
WARNING!
This is a lifting device only. Do not move load while it is on the
jack. Load must be supported immediately by Jack Stands or
other appropriate means.
Do not overload jack beyond rated capacity. Overloading can
cause damage to or failure of the jack.
REFER TO YOUR VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL FOR PROPER
JACKING PROCEDURES. Lift only on areas of the vehicle as
specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
This jack is designed for use only on hard level surfaces
capable of sustaining the load. Use of jack on other than hard
level surfaces can result in jack instability and possible loss of
load.
Be sure all personnel are clear of load before lowering load.
Ensure that no personnel pass underneath load until load is
securely supported by jack stands.
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity: ..................... 5,000 lbs.
Low Height: ............................. 5"
Max. Height: ................... 15-1/2"
Lift Range:...................... 10-1/2"
Specifications are subject to
change without notice
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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
Power unit may
be low on fluid.
With jack on level
surface and in
down position,
remove filler plug
and add clean
hydraulic jack
fluid to level of
filler hole.
Power unit may
be airbound.
Open the release
valve a minimum
of 2 full turns.
Pump the handle
a minimum of 20
full strokes to
purge air from
the system.
Valves 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.
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.