Troubleshooting
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Use caution when troubleshooting malfunctioning jack.
Stay clear of supported load. Completely resolve all problems before use. If solutions presented
in Troubleshooting guide do not solve the problem, have a qualified technician inspect and repair
jack before use. After jack is repaired: Test it carefully without a load by raising and lowering
it fully, checking for proper operation, BEFORE RETURNING JACK TO OPERATION.
POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS
Chain
Jack will
and/
not lift at
or Hook
its weight
lowers
capacity
under load
X
X
X
X
X
Item 60388
DO NOT USE A DAMAGED OR
MALFUNCTIONING JACK!
Chain
Pump
and/or
stroke
Hook will
feels
not lift all
spongy
the way
X
X
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Handle
Oil
moves
leaking
up when
from
Jack is
Filler
under load
Plug
X
X
PROBABLE SOLUTION
(Make certain that the
Jack is not supporting a
load while attempting a
solution.)
Check that Release Valve is
closed fully.
Bleed air from the system.
Valves may be blocked
and may not close fully.
To flush the valves:
1. Lower the Chain / Hook
and securely close
the Release Valve.
2. Manually lift the Chain /
Hook several inches.
3. Open the release valve and
force the Chain / Hook down
as quickly as possible.
Jack may be low on oil. Check
the oil level and refill if needed.
Jack may require bleeding -
see instructions on page 9.
Unit may have too much
hydraulic oil inside, check fluid
level and adjust if needed.
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