Troubleshooting - Pittsburgh Automotive 68048 User Manual

Troubleshooting

To Prevent Serious Injury:
Use caution when troubleshooting a malfunctioning jack. Stay well clear of the supported load.
Completely resolve all problems before use. If the solutions presented in the Troubleshooting guide do not solve the
problem, have a qualified technician inspect and repair the jack before use.
After the jack is repaired: Test it carefully without a load by raising and lowering it fully, checking for proper operation,
BEFORE RETURNING THE JACK TO OPERATION.
DO NOT USE A DAMAGED OR MALFUNCTIONING JACK!
Jack will
Saddle
not lift at
lowers
its weight
under load
capacity
X X
X X
X
SKU 68048, 6049, 6056
POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS
Pump
Saddle will
stroke
not lift all
feels
the way
spongy
X X
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Handle
moves up Oil leaking
when jack from filler
is under plug
load
X
X
PROBABLE SOLUTION
(Make certain that the jack is not
supporting a load while attempting a
solution.)
Check that Release Valve is fully closed.
Bleed air from the system.
Valves may be blocked and may not close
fully. To flush the valves:
1. Lower the Saddle and securely close
the Release Valve.
2. Manually lift the saddle several inches.
3. Open the release valve and force the
saddle down as quickly as possible.
Jack may be low on oil. Check the oil
level and refill if needed.
Jack may require bleeding - see
instructions on page 2.
Unit may have too much hydraulic oil
inside, check fluid level and adjust if
needed.
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