Maintenance - Pro-Lift PL5500 Operating Instructions & Parts Manual

MAINTENANCE

Keep lift clean and well lubricated. Apply light machine
oil to all joints as needed. Thoroughly wipe excess oil
to prevent slipping. Use only quality grade hydraulic
oil. Avoid mixing different types of fluid and NEVER
use brake fluid, turbine oil, transmission fluid, motor
oil or glycerine. Improper fluid can cause jack failure.
Adding oil
1. To check hydraulic oil level, remove unit from lift,
place unit upright on a stable, level surface. Remove
oil filler plug.
2. Oil should be even with Filler Plug hole. If low, add
high quality hydraulic jack oil ONLY.
3. Reinstall Filler Plug and Bottle Jack into receiver of
lift. Secure with provided hardware.
Changing oil
To get the longest life possible out of your lift, change
the hydraulic oil after 7 years of use, sooner if used in
a dust and grit filled environment. Do not expose to
moisture. Dry lift completely if it gets wet. Check pump
piston and ram of hydraulic unit periodically for signs
Lift Handle
Rollers
of rust and corrosion. Clean mildly affected areas with
an oily cloth. Never use abrasives on the pump piston
and ram surfaces.
1. Remove hydraulic unit from lift. Place upright on a
level surface. Remove oil filler plug and drain old oil
into a suitable container.
NOTICE: Dispose of used hydraulic fluid in accordance
with local environmental regulations.
2. Fill with premium quality hydraulic jack oil. Reinstall
Filler Plug then install Jack to lift.
Cleaning
Check pump piston and ram occasionally for signs of
rust or corrosion. Clean as necessary and wipe with
oily cloth.
Storage
When lift is not in use, lifting arm should be stored in
fully retracted position.
Height Locking/
Unlocking lever
Mower Lift Nomenclature
4
Release
Knob
Oil Filler
Plug
Wheel Baskets
Pedal Sleeve
Lift Pedal