Care And Maintenance; Operation - Performance Tool W1611 Owner's Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Monthly maintenance is recommended. Lubrication is critical to jacks as they support heavy loads. Any
restriction due to dirt, rust, etc. can cause either slow movement or cause extremely rapid jerks, damaging
the internal components. The following steps are designed to keep the jack maintained and operational.
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. Any jack
that appears damaged in anyway must be removed from service. Have the problem corrected before
further use. DO NOT use damaged equipment.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts with Performance Tool replacement parts. Be sure that only qualified
personnel perform repairs.
3. 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.
4. When jack is not in use, ram and pump piston should be in fully down position to keep their
machined surfaces free from corrosion.
5. Keep jack clean and well lubricated at points illustrated in figure 2.
6. For best results, use only hydraulic fluid with a rating of SAE 20 for refills. Check fluid level
with jack in fully down position. Fluid level should be up to bottom of oil fill port. (See figure 4)
7. 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.
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 just
begins to run out of the oil fill hole. Be VERY CAREFUL
not to allow dirt or foreign matter into the system.
d. Then, reinstall the oil filler plug.
e. Clean with a clean cloth using a detergent or mild solvent. Then, store the jack in a safe,
dry location with the ram and pump piston in fully down position. Keep out of reach of
children and other non-authorized people.

OPERATION

To raise:
1. Park vehicle on a hard level surface safely
away from oncoming traffic.
2. Turn off the vehicle's engine.
3. Place the vehicle's transmission in PARK, if
equipped with an automatic, or in its lowest
gear, if equipped with a manual transmission.
4. Set the vehicle's emergency brake and block
the wheels that are not being lifted.
5. Refer to vehicle owner's manual for proper
jacking procedures. Lift only on areas of
vehicle as specified by manufacturer.
6. Make certain that load is centered on saddle.
7. Place pump handle over release valve and turn clockwise to close.
8. Insert handle into handle socket and pump to raise load to desired height.
9. ALWAYS support load with jack stands. Place jack stands of appropriate capacity (not
included) beneath the vehicle at locations recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. DO
NOT Get under the vehicle without jack stands. Jacks are not designed to maintain heavy
loads for long periods of time. DO NOT attempt to put jack stands simultaneously under both
ends of vehicle or under one side of vehicle.
 NOTE: When using two jack stands, they must be at the same height.
10. SLOWLY turn the release valve counterclockwise to lower vehicle onto jack stands and
remove jack.
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