Maintenance - Harbor Freight Tools Pittsburgh 68048 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
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.
If a problem occurs, have the problem corrected
before further use.
Do not use damaged equipment.
2. 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 4.
3. 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.
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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 is 1/4" below the fill hole.
D. Open the valve by turning the Handle
counterclockwise and pump the Handle
to bleed air from the system.
E. Recheck oil level and re-fill as needed.
F. Reinstall the Oil Filler Plug.
7. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. Then, store the
Jack in a safe, dry location out of reach of
children and other non-authorized people.
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