AME 14140 (01) PDF DOCUMENT

It is the owner/operator responsibility to properly use and maintain this equipment and the legibility of all warnings and instruction labels. Carefully read and understand the instructions and warnings in this manual before operating this equipment. Keep this manual in a safe location for future reference.

FAILURE TO READ THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND OR PERSONAL INJURY.

-Support load by appropriate means after lifting

-Do not exceed rated capacity.

-Center load on the jack.

-Only use attachments and/or adapters supplied with or sold specifically for the jack.

-Only lift areas of the vehicle designated by the vehicle manufacturer.

-Use as lifting device only.

-Use only on hard, level surface.

-Do not modify jack.

Prior to each use, visually inspect for leaking hydraulic oil, damaged, loose or missing parts. If jack is worn or damaged remove from service and contact your nearest service center for repair.

1. Tightly close the release valve knob (located on top of the “T” handle) by turning it clockwise.

2. Center the load on the jack saddle. Connect the air supply, and squeeze the air valve lever to raise the load. Release the air valve lever to stop movement.

3. Transfer the load to support stands.

4. To lower the jack, open the release valve knob by SLOWLY turning it counterclockwise.

To adjust the handle, pull up and then release the lever to lock it in one of three positions.

Air bubbles can become trapped inside the hydraulic system, reducing the efficiency of the jack. Purge air from the system as needed by following these steps:

1. With the jack sitting on its base and the ram retracted, bleed air by opening the release valve.

2. Pump for 10 seconds.

The air/hydraulic pump may lose its prime during shipment or after long periods without use. To prime the pump, follow these steps:

1. Remove the upper cover.

2. Loosen the hex socket bolt one-half turn. See Figure 1.

3. Close the release valve.

4. Operate the air pump while repeatedly tightening and loosening the bolt.

5. When the piston begins to rise, tighten the bolt. Verify that the piston can rise to the maximum height position.

Check oil level. With the jack in an upright position and the ram completely retracted, open the release valve (turn counter-clockwise) and remove the filler plug. The oil level should be just up to the hole. Fill if necessary with clean hydraulic jack oil.

Lubricate internal components. With the release valve open, manually pump the handle six times.

Keep the jack clean. Occasionally lubricate the handle socket pivot point, extension screw, release screw thread, and air valve to prevent corrosion.

Cause 1: Air in system

Solution: With jack sitting on its base and ram retracted, bleed air by opening release valve. Pump for 10 seconds.

Cause 2: Viscosity of oil too high

Solution: Change to a lower viscosity oil.

Cause 3: Ram sticking or binding

Solution: Look for dirt, gummy deposits, leaks, misalignment, worn parts, or defective packing.

Cause 4: Internal leakage in ram

Solution: Replace worn packings. Look for excessive contamination or wear.

Cause 1: Release valve is open

Solution: Close release valve located on top of “T” handle.

Cause 2: Low/no oil in reservoir

Solution: Fill with oil & bleed system.

Cause 3: Air locked system

Solution: With jack sitting on its base and ram retracted, bleed air by opening release valve, running pump for 10 seconds.

Cause 4: Load is above capacity of system

Solution: Use correct equipment.

Cause 5: Pump lost its prime

Solution: Follow “Pump Prime Instructions”.

Cause 1: Low oil level in reservoir

Solution: Fill reservoir with oil, & bleed system.

Cause 2: Piston rod is binding

Solution: Look for dirt, gummy deposits, leaks, misalignment, worn parts, or defective packing.

Cause 1: Low air pressure

Solution: Adjust air pressure to 90-145 psi.

Cause 2: Pump not working correctly

Solution: Rework pump.

Cause 3: Leaking seals

Solution: Replace seals.

Cause 1: Release valve is open

Solution: Close release valve located on top of “T” handle.

Cause 2: Ram seals are leaking

Solution: Replace seals.

Cause 3: Pump check valve not working

Solution: Clean/replace check valve.

Cause 4: Overload valve leaking or not adjusted

Solution: Replace / adjust overload valve.

Cause: Worn or damaged seals

Solution: Replace seals.

Cause 1: Release valve is closed

Solution: Open release valve.

Cause 2: Reservoir too full

Solution: Drain oil to correct level.

Cause 3: Ram damaged internally

Solution: Take jack to authorized service center for repair.