Hydraulic System Purging; Raising A Vehicle - Viking 53350E Owner's Manual

3.5-ton floor jack - heavy duty
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PURGING

4.1
Open the release valve by turning it two full turns counter-clockwise.
4.2
Pump the handle a minimum of four full strokes quickly.
4.3
Close the release valve by turning it clockwise.
4.4
Pumping the handle with full strokes to check if it can reach the maximum height by seven pumps.
If it can't reach the maximum height by seven pumps, please refer to the following special purging process:
4.5
Open the release valve by turning counter-clockwise and lower the lifting arm to the minimum height.
4.6
Put the jack on a flat working table, carefully lift and support the front part of the jack to make sure
the front part is at least 500 mm higher than the end part of the jack.
4.7
Pump the handle a minimum of four full strokes quickly.
4.8
Put the jack on a flat surface and close the release valve by turning it clockwise.
4.9
Pumping the handle with full strokes to check if it can reach the maximum height by seven pumps;
if not, please repeat the special purging process again.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before use, ensure you have read and understood Section 1, Safety Instructions.
IMPORTANT
Before use, the operator is to visually inspect the jack for cracked welds, damaged or missing parts, or hydraulic leaks.
5.1

RAISING A VEHICLE

5.1.1
Ensure that the jack and the vehicle are on a hard, level surface.
5.1.2
Always ensure that the vehicle handbrake is engaged and that the vehicle wheels are chocked.
5.1.3
Consult the vehicle manual to determine the location of jacking points. Position the jack under a suitable lifting point.
Turn the handle clockwise, to close the release valve. DO NOT over-tighten.
5.1.4
5.1.5
Raise the vehicle to the desired height by pumping the handle up and down.
Immediately support the vehicle with appropriate means such as vehicle support stands.
5.1.6
5.1.7
Turn the release valve slowly counter-clockwise to lower the vehicle onto the axle stands.
5.2
LOWERING A VEHICLE
5.2.1
Ensure that the area under and around the vehicle is clear of people and obstructions.
5.2.2
Turn the release valve clockwise to close it.
5.2.3
Pump the handle to raise the vehicle off the axle stands.
5.2.4
Remove the vehicle support stands from beneath the vehicle.
5.2.5
Turn the release valve slowly counter-clockwise to lower the vehicle to the ground.
NOTE: When the jack is not in use, ALWAYS leave the saddle and ram fully retracted.
CAUTION: Keep hands and feet away from the hinge mechanism of the jack.
IMPORTANT: Only fully qualified personnel should attempt maintenance or repair.
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