8-TON LONG RAM JACK OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Read carefully and understand all OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Thank you very much for choosing a Strongway product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Model: _______________ Purchase Date: _______________ Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This machine is designed for certain applications only. The distributor cannot be responsible for issues arising from modification.
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS JACK USE AND CARE Do not modify the Jack in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific applications for which the Jack was designed. Always check of damaged or worn out parts before using the Jack. Broken parts will affect the Jack operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately. Store idle Jack.
DO NOT OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL. To maintain the Transmission Jack and user safety, the owner is responsible for reading and following these instructions. Inspect the service jack for proper operation and function. Keep instructions readily available for equipment operators. Make certain all equipment operators are properly trained; understand how to safely and correctly operate the unit. Allow unit operation only with all parts in place and operating properly.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS * Position the Jack Position the jack to only lift on the areas of the vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer. * Always Use Jack Stands After lifting the vehicle always support the load with appropriately rated vehicle Jacks stands before working on the vehicle. * Do Not Overload Jack Do not overload this jack beyond its rated capacity. Overloading this jack beyond its rated capacity can cause damage to or failure of the jack.
Inspection -Inspect the jack carefully before each use. Ensure the jack is not damaged, excessively worn, or missing parts. -Do not use the jack unless it is properly lubricated. -Using a jack that is not in good clean working condition or properly lubricated may cause serious injury. Additional Notes: Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. Do not modify the jack in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment.
3. Line up the handle to the handle socket located on the side of the jack, then insert the handle inside the handle socket. 4. Secure the handle in place inside the handle socket. Without any vehicle on the jack. Cycle the lift up and down several times to insure the hydraulic system is operating properly. (Perform to the Air Purge Procedure before first use.
SYSTEM AIR PURGE PROCEDURE IMPORTANT: BEFORE FIRST USE Perform the following Air Purge Procedure to remove any air that may have been introduced into the hydraulic system as a result of product shipment and handling. This step is to be completed without any weight on the jack. 1. Turn release valve counterclockwise on full turn to the open position. 2. Rapidly pump the handle 6-8 times. Leave handle in down position to expose oil fill plug.
3. Purge air trap in the system by opening the attached oil vent, do not remove oil vent. Oil vent Is to stay open at all times when in use. (Oil vent is closed during shipping) For units with rubber oil plugs: {With a flat blade screwdriver, push the oil fill plug slightly to the side to purge trapped air from system. (Use caution not to tear or puncture the oil plug.)} 4. Turn release valve clockwise to the closed position. 5. Jack is now ready for use. Check for proper pump action. BEFORE USE 1.
OPERATION RAISING THE JACK 1. Position the jack near desired lift point. 2. Assemble the handle, ensure that handle aligns with handle socket. 3. Close the release valve by turning it clockwise until it is firmly closed. 4. Before raising check and verify the load is centered and also has full contact with the lifting point. 5. Pump handle or squeeze air trigger to lift to desired lifting height. (To stop air operation, simply release the grip on the lift control valve.
CAUTION: NEVER WIRE, CLAMP OR OTHERWISE DISABLE THE LIFT CONTROL VALVE TO FUCTION BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN BY USING THE OPERATOR'S HAND. USE THE HANDLE PROVIDED WITH THIS PRODUCT OR AN AUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT HANDLE TO ENSURE PROPER RELEASE VALVE OPERATION. DO NOT USE EXTENSIONS ON THE OPERATING HANDLE. LOWERING THE JACK 1. Grasp the handle firmly with both hands. Securely hold on to the jack handle so your hands do not slip and ensure the release valve does not rapidly lower. 2.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION If you use and maintain your equipment properly, it will give you many years of service. Follow the maintenance instructions carefully to keep your equipment in good working condition. Never perform any maintenance on the equipment while it is under a load. Inspection You should inspect the product for damage, wear, broken or missing parts (e.g.: pins) and that all components function before each use. Follow lubrication and storage instructions for optimum product performance.
TO ADD JACK OIL: 1. Position the jack on level as shown and lower the ram. 2. Remove the oil plug. 3. Fill the oil case until oil level is just beneath the lower rim of the oil fill hole. 4. Replace oil plug. 5. Perform the Air Purge Procedure.
TO REPLACE JACK OIL: 1. Position the jack on level as shown and lower the ram. 2. Open release valve by turning handle counter-clockwise (4 full turns). 3. Remove the oil fill plug. 4. Turn the jack on its side so that old oil will drain from the oil fill hole. 5. Position the jack on level ground and with the ram in the lowered position. 6. Fill the oil case until oil level is just beneath the lower rim. KEEP DIRT AND OTHER MATERIAL CLEAR WHEN POURING.
7. Replace oil plug. 8. Perform the Air Purge Procedure. ADDITIONAL WARNINGS: DO NOT USE MOTOR OIL IN THE JACK. ONLY USE ANTI-FOAMING JACK OIL. ALWAYS USE A GOOD GRADE HYDRAULIC JACK OIL. DO NOT USE HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID, ALCOHOL, GLYCERINE, DETERGENT, MOTOR OIL OR DIRTY OIL. USE OF A NON-RECOMMENDED FLUID CANCAUSE DAMAGE TO A JACK. AVOID MIXING DIFFERENT TYPES OF FLUID AND NEVER USE BRAKE FLUID, TURBINE OIL, TRANSMISSION FLUID, MOTOR OIL OR GLYCERIN.
TROUBLESHOOTING JACK WILL NOT LIFT LOAD JACK WILL NOT HOLD LOAD JACK WILL NOT LOWER POOR JACK LIFTING WILL NOT LIFT TO FULL EXTENSION CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS Release valve is not completely closed (Turn handle clockwise). Weight Capacity Exceeded. is in the hydraulics. Purge air from system. Air Low oil level. Add oil as required. Oil reservoir is overfilled: excessive oil. Drain Lubricate moving parts.
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PARTS LIST Part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Description Top Nut 0-Ring Sealing Gasket Oil Tank Oil Plug Seal Ring Ram Bowl Washer 0-Ring Cylinder Copper Washer Ball Valve Block Ring Handle Socket Pin Plunger Back up Ring O-Ring Pump Cylinder Copper Washer Ball Handle Ball Sealing Gasket Release spindle Part No.
Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
