Craftsman 50244 Operator's Manual
Operators Manual 3 T ON CAP ACITY ALUMINUM FLOOR JACK Model No. 50244 ⢠Safety ⢠Assembly ⢠Operation ⢠Maintenance ⢠Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www .sears.com/craftsman Printed in China CAUT ION: B efore u sing t his pro duct, r ead this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating instructions.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS W arranty .....P . 2 Save these instructions .....P . 2 Safety instructions .....P . 3 Assembly .....P . 3 Operation .....P . 4 Maintenance .....P . 5 Parts .....P . 6 T roubleshooting .....P . 6 Service .....P . 7 W ARRANTY CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL W ARRANTY If this Craftsman Professional product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year fro m the date of purch ase, retu rn it to any Sear s stor e or othe r Craf tsma n Prof essi onal outlet in the United States for free replacement. This warranty gives you speciï¬c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For your safety , read, understand, and follow the information provided with and on this jack. ⢠The owner and operator of this equipment shall have an understanding of this jack and safe operating procedures before attempting to use. The owner and operator shall be aware that use and repair of this product may require special skills and knowledge. Jack instructions and safety information must be conveyed in jack operator âs native language before jack is used. If any doubt exists as to the safe and proper use of this jack, remove from service immediately . ⢠Inspect before each use. Do not use if broken, bent, cracked, or damaged parts (including labels) are noted. Any jack that appears damaged in any way , operates abnormally or is missing parts, shall be removed from service immediately . ⢠If the jack has been or suspected to have been subjected to a shock load (a load dropped suddenly , unexpectedly upon it), immediately discontinue use until jack has been checked by a Sears or other qualiï¬ed service center . It is recommended that an annual inspection be done by qualiï¬ed personnel. ⢠Labels and Owner âs Manuals are available from Sears (see P ARTS section on page 6). 2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION BEFORE USING O c c a s i o n a l l y d u r i n g s h i p m e n t a n d / o r h a n d l i n g th e h y d r a u l i c o i l c a n b e c o m e u n s t a b l e o r a i r c a n g e t t r a p p e d i n t h e system, both of which can interfere with the jacks lifting performance. ASSEMBL Y FIG. 1 FIG. 2 TO ASSEMBLE THE TWO PIECE HANDLE ⢠Lo cate th e sp rin g pi n on bott om en d of upp er handle and the spring pin receiver on the upper end of lower handle. (see Fig. 1). ⢠Ali gn the spri ng pin wit h the spr in g pin receiver . Connect the two handle pieces together by press ing the s pring pi n and insert until the spring pin is locked in the spring pin receiver . TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE INTO THE SOCKET ⢠Pull out and hold the spring knob. ⢠I n s e r t t h e a s s e m b l e d h a n d l e i n t o t h e handle socket, until it is ï¬rmly seated. ⢠Rele ase the spri ng knob ; the handl e is now ï¬xed in position. Upper Handle Handle Socket Assembled Handle Lower Handle ! 3 W ARNING ⢠S t u d y, u n d e r s t a n d , a n d f o l l o w a l l i n s t r u c t i o n s w it h a nd o n t h is d e v ic e before operating this device. ⢠Do not exceed rated capacity . ⢠Us e on ly on hard , leve l su rfac es cap able of sustaining rated capacity loads. ⢠L i f t o n l y o n ar e a s o f t h e v e h i c l e a s speciï¬ed by the vehicle manufacturer . ⢠This is a lifting device only . Immediately af t e r li f ti n g , su p p or t th e ve h i c le w it h appropriately rated vehicle stands. ⢠Never work on, under , or around a load supported only by this device. ⢠Do not move or dolly the vehicle while on the jack. ⢠No al t e ra t io n s s h a ll be ma d e t o t hi s product. ⢠Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by the manufacturer shall be used. Contact 1-888-332-6419 for more information. ⢠Fa i l ur e to h e e d p ro d u ct ma r ki n g s o r warnings may result in personal injury or property damage. Spring Pin Spring Knob ⢠T o stabi lize the oil , it is recom mende d to cycl e the jack a few times without applying load: ⢠Close release valve by turning the jack handle clockwise until tight. ⢠Pu mp th e han dl e unt il t he j ack s ad dl e reaches its maximum height. ⢠Open releas e valv e by tur ning jack handle counter-clockwise, but no more than 1/2 fu ll turn at a time . Al low the sad dle to re ach its lowest position. ⢠Repeat the above procedure a few times. ⢠T o release air from the hydraulic system: ⢠Op en th e re le ase v al ve b y tur ni ng t he jack handle counterclockwise, but never by more than 1/2 full turn at a time. ⢠R e m o v e t h e o i l f i l l e r s c r e w f r o m t h e cylinder . (see Fig. 4) ⢠Rap idly pump jac k hand le throu gh sever al full strokes. ⢠Rei nst all the oil ï¬ll er scre w int o th e cyl inde r again and jack is now ready to use. BEFORE EACH USE Ma k e a vi s ua l in sp e c ti o n b ef o r e e ac h u s e of th e ï¬o o r j a ck by c h ec k in g f o r ab n o rm a l conditions, such as cracked welds, leaks and damaged, loose, or missing parts. DAMAGE TO JACK If yo u t hi nk ja ck h as bee n sub je cte d to an abnormal load or shock, have it inspected for damage at a Sears or other qualiï¬ed service center before using it again. Spring Pin Receiver
4 OPERA TION FIG. 3 KNOW YOUR JACK Co mpa re F ig . 3 i ll us tr at ion w it h you r ja ck BEFORE operation to become familiar with the location of various jack components. SPECIFICA TIONS Rated Capacity: 3 T on / 6000 LBS Jac k Di mens ions : 28 1/2â x 14â x 6 5/16â Lifting Range: 3 7/8â - 18 1/2 â (99 - 470 mm) Oil Capacity: 265 c.c. Net Weight: 56.6 lbs OPERA TING PRINCIPLES ⢠W i t h r e l e a s e va l v e c l o s e d , a n u p w a r d stroke of the jack handle draws oil from the reservoir tank into the plunger cavity . Hydraulic pressure holds a valve closed, which keeps the oil in the plunger cavity . ⢠A d o w n w a r d s t r o k e o f t h e j a c k h a n d l e releases oil into the cylinder , which forces the ram out. This rai ses the sad dle. (NOT E: T o avoid damage to the cylinder if the load ex ce ed s the r at ed c ap ac it y of t he j ac k, o i l i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y r e l e a se d b a c k i n t o the reservoir through the safety overload valve.) ⢠Wh en the ram rea ch es ma xi mu m ex te ns ion , oil is bypassed back into the reservoir to prevent an over-extended ram stroke and possible damage to the jack. ⢠Op eni ng t he r ele as e val ve a ll ow s oil t o ï¬ow back into the reservoir . This releases h y d r a u l i c p r e s s u r e o n t h e r a m , w h i c h results in lowering the saddle. HOW TO USE YOUR JACK RAISING THE JACK ⢠Chock the vehicle wheels with appropriate dev ice s to prev ent vehi cle from mov ing and to ensure lifting stability . ⢠Close the release valve by turning the jack handle clockwise until tight. (see Fig. 3) ⢠Re fer to th e vehi cle ma nuf act ure r âs ow nerâs manual to locate approved lifting points on the vehic le. Positio n jack so tha t the saddle (see Fig. 3) is centered under the load at an appropriate lift point. ⢠Pump jack handle unt il saddle ALMOST contacts the vehicle. Check to see that the saddl e is cente red and will cont act the load lifting point ï¬rmly . ⢠Continue to pump the ja ck handle to lift th e ve h i cl e to th e de s ir e d he i gh t . A f t e r lifting, immediately support the load with appropriately rated vehicle support stands BEFORE working on the vehicle. LOWERING THE JACK ⢠S L O W LY o p e n t h e r e l e a s e v a l v e b y t u r n i n g t h e h a n d l e c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e , b u t n e v e r m o r e t h a n 1 / 2 f u l l t u r n a t a time. Jack Handle Handle Socket Spring Loaded Rear Castor Front Wheel Saddle Lifting Arm Oil Filler Screw (located beneath T ool T ray) Saddle Pad
5 MAINTENANCE MAINT AINING OIL LEVEL I mp o r t a n t : Wh e n a dd i n g o r re p l a c i n g o i l , AL W A YS use a goo d gr ade Hyd rau lic Ja ck oil . DO NOT use Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Alcohol, Glycerine, Detergent, Motor Oil or dirty oil. Use of an improper ï¬uid can cause serious int erna l dam age to your jack . W e rec ommen d Mobil DTE13M or equivalent. ADDING OIL ⢠P o s i t i o n t h e j a c k o n l e v e l g r o u n d a n d fully lower the saddle. (Ram will be all the way in). Remove oil ï¬ller screw from the reservoir (see Fig. 3 & 4). ⢠Oil should be ï¬lled to the level of about 3/ 16 â a bo ve th e in ne r cy li n de r as s e en from the oil ï¬lle r hol e. If low , add oil as needed. ⢠Re-install oil ï¬ller screw . The jack is now ready to use. LUBRICA TION ⢠Add lubricating oil to all moving parts as needed. PREVENTING RUST ⢠Check ram and pump piston (see Fig. 4) every few months for any signs of rust or corrosion. Clean as needed by wiping with an oily cloth. ⢠When not in use, AL W A YS store jack with saddle lowered all the way down. FIG. 4 ANNUAL INSPECTION T o en su re t ha t it is i n op ti mu m con di ti on , a nn u a l i n sp e c t i o n of t h e ja c k at a Se a r s Service Center is recommended. REPLACING OIL ⢠T o drai n oil, re move oil ï¬l ler sc rew an d op en release valve. T urn jack over and drain old oil out through the oil ï¬ller hole. No te: Dis pos e of hydr au lic oi l in acc ord anc e with local regulations. ⢠Reï¬ll with new oil through the oil ï¬ller hole. DO NOT allow dirt or foreign material to enter the hydraulic system when ï¬lling. ⢠Af t e r re ï¬ l l i ng , r em o v e an y ai r f ro m t he hydraulic system by opening the release valve and rapidly pumping the jack handle several times. ⢠Re-i nstal l oi l ï¬l ler screw and t he j ack is ready to use. Release V alve Oil Filler Hole Ram all the way in Pump Piston Reservoir Oil Filler Screw Proper Oil Level Cylinder
6 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM-SOL VING HINTS 2 5 7 4 FIG. 5 3 P ARTS MODEL NUMBER: 50244 Not all components of the jack are replacement items, but are illustrated as a convenient reference of location and position in the assembly sequence. When ordering parts, give Model number , Serial Number and parts description. The Model Number and Serial Number are found on the lifting arm and handle socket respectively . Key Description 1 Saddle Assembly 2 Power Unit Assembly 3 Handle Assembly 4 Front Wheel Assembly 5 Handle Socket Assembly 6 Rear Castor Assembly 7 T ool T ray 8 Oil Filler Screw -- Operators Manual -- W arning Label 1 8 6 Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action Jack will not lift load ⢠Release valve not tightly closed ⢠O verlo aded - too much weigh t on jack ⢠Ensure release valve is tightly closed ⢠Reduce weight on jack Jack bleeds off (starts to lower) after lift ⢠Release valve not tightly closed ⢠Hydraulic unit malfunction ⢠Ensure release valve is tightly closed ⢠Replace power unit assembly Jack will not lower after unloading ⢠Oil reservoir overï¬lled ⢠Linkages binding ⢠Drain ï¬uid to proper level ⢠Clean and lubricate moving parts Poor lift performance ⢠Fluid level low ⢠Air trapped in system ⢠Ensure proper ï¬uid level ⢠With ram fully retracted, open release valve and remove oil ï¬ller screw , pump handle several times to expel trapped air . Re-install oil ï¬ller screw . Will not lift to full extension ⢠Fluid level low ⢠Ensure proper ï¬uid level For after sale support and assistance: Call 1-888-332-6419 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM CST ., Monday - Friday
Get it ï¬xed, at your home or ours! © Sears Brands, LLC ® Registered T rademark / TM T rademark / SM Service Mark of Sears Brands, LLC ® Marca Registrada / TM Marca de Fábrica / SM Marca de Servicio de Sears Brands, LLC MC Marque de commerce / MD Marque déposée de Sears Brands, LLC Y our Home For repair â in your home â of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner âs manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters. www .sears.com www .sears.ca Our Home For repair of carry-in items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on-line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center . 1-800-488-1222 Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A. only) www .sears.com T o purchase a protection agreement (U.S.A.) or maintenance agreement (Canada) on a product serviced by Sears: 1-800-827-6665 (U.S.A.) 1-800-361-6665 (Canada) Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas: 1-888-SU-HOGAR ® (1-888-784-6427) Au Canada pour service en français: 1-800-LE-FOYER MC (1-800-533-6937) www .sears.ca 1-800-4-MY -HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A. and Canada)
T ABLE OF CONTENTS W arranty .....P . 2 Save these instructions .....P . 2 Safety instructions .....P . 3 Assembly .....P . 3 Operation .....P . 4 Maintenance .....P . 5 Parts .....P . 6 T roubleshooting .....P . 6 Service .....P . 7 W ARRANTY CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL W ARRANTY If this Craftsman Professional product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year fro m the date of purch ase, retu rn it to any Sear s stor e or othe r Craf tsma n Prof essi onal outlet in the United States for free replacement. This warranty gives you speciï¬c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For your safety , read, understand, and follow the information provided with and on this jack. ⢠The owner and operator of this equipment shall have an understanding of this jack and safe operating procedures before attempting to use. The owner and operator shall be aware that use and repair of this product may require special skills and knowledge. Jack instructions and safety information must be conveyed in jack operator âs native language before jack is used. If any doubt exists as to the safe and proper use of this jack, remove from service immediately . ⢠Inspect before each use. Do not use if broken, bent, cracked, or damaged parts (including labels) are noted. Any jack that appears damaged in any way , operates abnormally or is missing parts, shall be removed from service immediately . ⢠If the jack has been or suspected to have been subjected to a shock load (a load dropped suddenly , unexpectedly upon it), immediately discontinue use until jack has been checked by a Sears or other qualiï¬ed service center . It is recommended that an annual inspection be done by qualiï¬ed personnel. ⢠Labels and Owner âs Manuals are available from Sears (see P ARTS section on page 6). 2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION BEFORE USING O c c a s i o n a l l y d u r i n g s h i p m e n t a n d / o r h a n d l i n g th e h y d r a u l i c o i l c a n b e c o m e u n s t a b l e o r a i r c a n g e t t r a p p e d i n t h e system, both of which can interfere with the jacks lifting performance. ASSEMBL Y FIG. 1 FIG. 2 TO ASSEMBLE THE TWO PIECE HANDLE ⢠Lo cate th e sp rin g pi n on bott om en d of upp er handle and the spring pin receiver on the upper end of lower handle. (see Fig. 1). ⢠Ali gn the spri ng pin wit h the spr in g pin receiver . Connect the two handle pieces together by press ing the s pring pi n and insert until the spring pin is locked in the spring pin receiver . TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE INTO THE SOCKET ⢠Pull out and hold the spring knob. ⢠I n s e r t t h e a s s e m b l e d h a n d l e i n t o t h e handle socket, until it is ï¬rmly seated. ⢠Rele ase the spri ng knob ; the handl e is now ï¬xed in position. Upper Handle Handle Socket Assembled Handle Lower Handle ! 3 W ARNING ⢠S t u d y, u n d e r s t a n d , a n d f o l l o w a l l i n s t r u c t i o n s w it h a nd o n t h is d e v ic e before operating this device. ⢠Do not exceed rated capacity . ⢠Us e on ly on hard , leve l su rfac es cap able of sustaining rated capacity loads. ⢠L i f t o n l y o n ar e a s o f t h e v e h i c l e a s speciï¬ed by the vehicle manufacturer . ⢠This is a lifting device only . Immediately af t e r li f ti n g , su p p or t th e ve h i c le w it h appropriately rated vehicle stands. ⢠Never work on, under , or around a load supported only by this device. ⢠Do not move or dolly the vehicle while on the jack. ⢠No al t e ra t io n s s h a ll be ma d e t o t hi s product. ⢠Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by the manufacturer shall be used. Contact 1-888-332-6419 for more information. ⢠Fa i l ur e to h e e d p ro d u ct ma r ki n g s o r warnings may result in personal injury or property damage. Spring Pin Spring Knob ⢠T o stabi lize the oil , it is recom mende d to cycl e the jack a few times without applying load: ⢠Close release valve by turning the jack handle clockwise until tight. ⢠Pu mp th e han dl e unt il t he j ack s ad dl e reaches its maximum height. ⢠Open releas e valv e by tur ning jack handle counter-clockwise, but no more than 1/2 fu ll turn at a time . Al low the sad dle to re ach its lowest position. ⢠Repeat the above procedure a few times. ⢠T o release air from the hydraulic system: ⢠Op en th e re le ase v al ve b y tur ni ng t he jack handle counterclockwise, but never by more than 1/2 full turn at a time. ⢠R e m o v e t h e o i l f i l l e r s c r e w f r o m t h e cylinder . (see Fig. 4) ⢠Rap idly pump jac k hand le throu gh sever al full strokes. ⢠Rei nst all the oil ï¬ll er scre w int o th e cyl inde r again and jack is now ready to use. BEFORE EACH USE Ma k e a vi s ua l in sp e c ti o n b ef o r e e ac h u s e of th e ï¬o o r j a ck by c h ec k in g f o r ab n o rm a l conditions, such as cracked welds, leaks and damaged, loose, or missing parts. DAMAGE TO JACK If yo u t hi nk ja ck h as bee n sub je cte d to an abnormal load or shock, have it inspected for damage at a Sears or other qualiï¬ed service center before using it again. Spring Pin Receiver
4 OPERA TION FIG. 3 KNOW YOUR JACK Co mpa re F ig . 3 i ll us tr at ion w it h you r ja ck BEFORE operation to become familiar with the location of various jack components. SPECIFICA TIONS Rated Capacity: 3 T on / 6000 LBS Jac k Di mens ions : 28 1/2â x 14â x 6 5/16â Lifting Range: 3 7/8â - 18 1/2 â (99 - 470 mm) Oil Capacity: 265 c.c. Net Weight: 56.6 lbs OPERA TING PRINCIPLES ⢠W i t h r e l e a s e va l v e c l o s e d , a n u p w a r d stroke of the jack handle draws oil from the reservoir tank into the plunger cavity . Hydraulic pressure holds a valve closed, which keeps the oil in the plunger cavity . ⢠A d o w n w a r d s t r o k e o f t h e j a c k h a n d l e releases oil into the cylinder , which forces the ram out. This rai ses the sad dle. (NOT E: T o avoid damage to the cylinder if the load ex ce ed s the r at ed c ap ac it y of t he j ac k, o i l i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y r e l e a se d b a c k i n t o the reservoir through the safety overload valve.) ⢠Wh en the ram rea ch es ma xi mu m ex te ns ion , oil is bypassed back into the reservoir to prevent an over-extended ram stroke and possible damage to the jack. ⢠Op eni ng t he r ele as e val ve a ll ow s oil t o ï¬ow back into the reservoir . This releases h y d r a u l i c p r e s s u r e o n t h e r a m , w h i c h results in lowering the saddle. HOW TO USE YOUR JACK RAISING THE JACK ⢠Chock the vehicle wheels with appropriate dev ice s to prev ent vehi cle from mov ing and to ensure lifting stability . ⢠Close the release valve by turning the jack handle clockwise until tight. (see Fig. 3) ⢠Re fer to th e vehi cle ma nuf act ure r âs ow nerâs manual to locate approved lifting points on the vehic le. Positio n jack so tha t the saddle (see Fig. 3) is centered under the load at an appropriate lift point. ⢠Pump jack handle unt il saddle ALMOST contacts the vehicle. Check to see that the saddl e is cente red and will cont act the load lifting point ï¬rmly . ⢠Continue to pump the ja ck handle to lift th e ve h i cl e to th e de s ir e d he i gh t . A f t e r lifting, immediately support the load with appropriately rated vehicle support stands BEFORE working on the vehicle. LOWERING THE JACK ⢠S L O W LY o p e n t h e r e l e a s e v a l v e b y t u r n i n g t h e h a n d l e c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e , b u t n e v e r m o r e t h a n 1 / 2 f u l l t u r n a t a time. Jack Handle Handle Socket Spring Loaded Rear Castor Front Wheel Saddle Lifting Arm Oil Filler Screw (located beneath T ool T ray) Saddle Pad
5 MAINTENANCE MAINT AINING OIL LEVEL I mp o r t a n t : Wh e n a dd i n g o r re p l a c i n g o i l , AL W A YS use a goo d gr ade Hyd rau lic Ja ck oil . DO NOT use Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Alcohol, Glycerine, Detergent, Motor Oil or dirty oil. Use of an improper ï¬uid can cause serious int erna l dam age to your jack . W e rec ommen d Mobil DTE13M or equivalent. ADDING OIL ⢠P o s i t i o n t h e j a c k o n l e v e l g r o u n d a n d fully lower the saddle. (Ram will be all the way in). Remove oil ï¬ller screw from the reservoir (see Fig. 3 & 4). ⢠Oil should be ï¬lled to the level of about 3/ 16 â a bo ve th e in ne r cy li n de r as s e en from the oil ï¬lle r hol e. If low , add oil as needed. ⢠Re-install oil ï¬ller screw . The jack is now ready to use. LUBRICA TION ⢠Add lubricating oil to all moving parts as needed. PREVENTING RUST ⢠Check ram and pump piston (see Fig. 4) every few months for any signs of rust or corrosion. Clean as needed by wiping with an oily cloth. ⢠When not in use, AL W A YS store jack with saddle lowered all the way down. FIG. 4 ANNUAL INSPECTION T o en su re t ha t it is i n op ti mu m con di ti on , a nn u a l i n sp e c t i o n of t h e ja c k at a Se a r s Service Center is recommended. REPLACING OIL ⢠T o drai n oil, re move oil ï¬l ler sc rew an d op en release valve. T urn jack over and drain old oil out through the oil ï¬ller hole. No te: Dis pos e of hydr au lic oi l in acc ord anc e with local regulations. ⢠Reï¬ll with new oil through the oil ï¬ller hole. DO NOT allow dirt or foreign material to enter the hydraulic system when ï¬lling. ⢠Af t e r re ï¬ l l i ng , r em o v e an y ai r f ro m t he hydraulic system by opening the release valve and rapidly pumping the jack handle several times. ⢠Re-i nstal l oi l ï¬l ler screw and t he j ack is ready to use. Release V alve Oil Filler Hole Ram all the way in Pump Piston Reservoir Oil Filler Screw Proper Oil Level Cylinder
6 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM-SOL VING HINTS 2 5 7 4 FIG. 5 3 P ARTS MODEL NUMBER: 50244 Not all components of the jack are replacement items, but are illustrated as a convenient reference of location and position in the assembly sequence. When ordering parts, give Model number , Serial Number and parts description. The Model Number and Serial Number are found on the lifting arm and handle socket respectively . Key Description 1 Saddle Assembly 2 Power Unit Assembly 3 Handle Assembly 4 Front Wheel Assembly 5 Handle Socket Assembly 6 Rear Castor Assembly 7 T ool T ray 8 Oil Filler Screw -- Operators Manual -- W arning Label 1 8 6 Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action Jack will not lift load ⢠Release valve not tightly closed ⢠O verlo aded - too much weigh t on jack ⢠Ensure release valve is tightly closed ⢠Reduce weight on jack Jack bleeds off (starts to lower) after lift ⢠Release valve not tightly closed ⢠Hydraulic unit malfunction ⢠Ensure release valve is tightly closed ⢠Replace power unit assembly Jack will not lower after unloading ⢠Oil reservoir overï¬lled ⢠Linkages binding ⢠Drain ï¬uid to proper level ⢠Clean and lubricate moving parts Poor lift performance ⢠Fluid level low ⢠Air trapped in system ⢠Ensure proper ï¬uid level ⢠With ram fully retracted, open release valve and remove oil ï¬ller screw , pump handle several times to expel trapped air . Re-install oil ï¬ller screw . Will not lift to full extension ⢠Fluid level low ⢠Ensure proper ï¬uid level For after sale support and assistance: Call 1-888-332-6419 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM CST ., Monday - Friday
Get it ï¬xed, at your home or ours! © Sears Brands, LLC ® Registered T rademark / TM T rademark / SM Service Mark of Sears Brands, LLC ® Marca Registrada / TM Marca de Fábrica / SM Marca de Servicio de Sears Brands, LLC MC Marque de commerce / MD Marque déposée de Sears Brands, LLC Y our Home For repair â in your home â of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner âs manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters. www .sears.com www .sears.ca Our Home For repair of carry-in items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on-line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center . 1-800-488-1222 Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A. only) www .sears.com T o purchase a protection agreement (U.S.A.) or maintenance agreement (Canada) on a product serviced by Sears: 1-800-827-6665 (U.S.A.) 1-800-361-6665 (Canada) Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas: 1-888-SU-HOGAR ® (1-888-784-6427) Au Canada pour service en français: 1-800-LE-FOYER MC (1-800-533-6937) www .sears.ca 1-800-4-MY -HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A. and Canada)