Craftsman 50284 Operator's Manual page 2

IMPORTANT: BEFORE FIRST USE, perform the following Air Purge Procedure to remove any air that may
have been introduced into the hydraulic system as a result of product shipment and handling.
OPEN RELEASE VALVE
1
Place the open end of the handle over
the release valve so that the notches
in the handle align with the protrusions
on the release valve. Turn the handle
counterclockwise 2 full turns to fully open
release valve.
RAPIDLY PUMP
2
Remove handle from release valve. Insert
handle into handle socket. Turn handle
slightly to right to engage pin in slot. Rapidly
pump the handle 6 - 8 times. Leave handle
in down position.
NOTE: Repeat this Air Purge Procedure
whenever the jack displays reduced lifting
performance.
Handle
AIR PURGE PROCEDURE
Oil fill plug
(not shown)
Handle
Socket
Cylinder
Release
Valve
PURGE AIR
3
With a flat blade screwdriver, push the oil fill
plug slightly to the side to purge trapped air
from system. You should hear a hiss.
CLOSE RELEASE VALVE
4
Remove handle from handle socket. Place
handle back onto release valve. Fully close
release valve by turning handle clockwise
until it stops.
READY FOR USE
5
Remove handle from release valve. Insert
handle into handle socket. Jack is now
ready to use. Check for proper pump action.
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NOTE: Repeat this
Air Purge Procedure
whenever the jack
displays reduced
lifting performance.