Performance Tool W1617 User manual

3 Ton
Service Jack
OWNER’S MANUAL
Stock Number W1617
FOR YOUR SAFETY,
please read these instructions carefully and retain them for future use.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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specific legal rights. Except where prohibited by local law, the law of the State of Washington governs all warranties and all
exclusions and limitations of warranties and remedies. There may be other rights which vary from state to state.
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service. A defective product may be returned for a free replacement within 90 days from the date of purchase, provided that
product is returned to place of purchase immediately after discovery of defect. After 90 days and up to 1 year from date of
purchase, PERFORMANCE TOOL will replace at no charge any parts which our examination shall disclose to be defective and
under warranty. These warranties shall be valid only when a sales receipt showing the date of purchase accompanies the
defective product or defective part(s) being returned. For part(s) after 90 days, please remit your request, postage prepaid to:
PERFORMANCE TOOL, P.O. Box 24086 Seattle, WA 98124
These warranties exclude blades, bits, punches, dies, bulbs, fuses, and other consumables which must be replaced under normal
use and service. These warranties shall not apply to any product or part which is used for a purpose for which it is not designed,
or which has been repaired or altered in any way so as to affect adversely its performance or reliability, nor shall these warranties
apply to any product or part which has been subject to misuse, neglect, accident or wear and tear incident to normal use and
service.
PERFORMANCE TOOL does not authorize any other person to make any warranty or to assume any liability in connection with
its products.
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implied warranties of any kind with respect to its products. In particular, PERFORMANCE TOOL makes no implied warranty of
merchantability and no implied warranty of fitness for any particular purpose, except that for goods purchased primarily for
personal, family or household use and not for commercial or business use, PERFORMANCE TOOL makes an implied warranty of
merchantability (and, if otherwise applicable, an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose), but only for the particular
qualities or characteristics, and for the duration, expressly warranted above. The laws on limitation of implied warranties may
differ from state to state, so the above limitations may not apply in all cases.
PERFORMANCE TOOL shall not be liable for consequential, incidental or special damages resulting from or in any manner
related to any product, or to the design, use, or any inability to use the product. The sole and exclusive remedy for a defective
product or part shall be the repair, or replacement thereof as provided above. The laws on limitation of remedies or on
consequential, incidental or special damages may vary from state to state, so the above limitations may not apply in all cases.
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1 Valve Block 1
2 Pump Piston 1
*3 Dust Seal 1
*4 Back-up Ring 1
*5 O-Ring 1
*6 Plug Screw 1
*7 Washer 1
*8 Steel Ball 1
*9 Steel Ball 1
*10 Release Valve Assy. 1
*11 Actuator 1
*12 Steel Ball 1
*13 Plug Screw 1
*14 Seal Washer 1
*15 Overload Valve Screw 1
*16 Spring 1
*17 Spring Retainer 1
*18 Steel Ball 1
*19 O-Ring 1
20 Cylinder 1
*21 O-Ring 2
*22 Oil Fill Plug 1
23 Reservoir 1
*24 O-Ring 1
25 Release Valve Gear 1
26 Top Nut 1
27 Ram 1
*28 O-Ring 1
*29 Guide Plate 1
*30 Stop Collar 1
*31 O-Ring 1
# Description Qty. # Description Qty. # Description Qty.
W1617CK Ram Repair Kit
W1617-1 Front Stationary Wheel
W1617-2 Rear Caster Wheel
W1617-3 Saddle
W1617-4 Release Valve Gear Set
W1617-5 Handle Socket Bolt
W1617-6 Torsion Spring
W1617-7 Handle Assembly
W1617-8 Handle Retaining Bolt
W1617-9 Pump Piston
Replacement parts available:
*Denotes item included in repair kit #W1617CK
Ram Assembly Parts List
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:
Turn release valve clockwise to close.
Make certain that load is on center of saddle. Pump the jack handle
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 slightly 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 precision machined surfaces free
from corrosion.
2. Keep jack clean and well lubricated. (See 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 5mm below filler hole. (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
Figure 3
Figure 2
Figure 1
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
4
Rubber Plug #5.
Check &
Refill
Hydraulic
Fluid here
Figure 6
Figure 5

1Main Frame 1 2 Front Wheel 2 3 Washer 2 4Retaining Ring 2 5 Caster 2 6Lock Washer 2
6A Hex Nut 2
7 Power Unit 1 8Lock Washer 2 9Cap Screw 2
10 Link Block 1 11 Cotter Pin 1
12 Return Spring 1
13 Lift Arm 1 14 Link Bolt 2 15 Lock Washer 2 16 Hex Nut 2 17 Shaft 1 18 Snap Ring 2 19 Snap Ring 2 20 Saddle 1 21 Grease Fitting 1 22 Handle Socket 1 23 Gear Shaft 1 24 Gear 1 25 Washer 1
26 Hex Nut 1 27 Washer 1 28 Cotter Pin 1 29 Lock Washer 2 30 Bolt 2 31 Torsion Spring 1 32 Pin 1 33 Lower Handle 1 34 Upper Handle 1 35 Hex Head Screw 1 36 Handle Bolt 1
#Description Qty. #Description Qty. #Description Qty.
Parts List
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
Figure 4

Your Performance Tool hydraulic jack was constructed of 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
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
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.
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.
NOTE:
WARNING - Remove jack from service before making adjustments
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.
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: ..................... 6,000 lbs.
Low Height:....................... 5-1/2"
Max. Height: .................... 21-1/4"
Lift Range:....................... 15-1/2"
Specifications are subject to
change without notice
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION