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SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Bleeding the Ram
BEFORE EACH USE OR IF RAM PERFORMANCE DECREASES,
check for excessive air and proper hydraulic fluid level in Ram. If Ram appears not to be working
properly, it may be necessary to purge its hydraulic system of excessive air as follows:
1. Remove Fill Plug.
2. Place Ram Handle over Release Valve.
3. Twist Handle counterclockwise to open the Valve.
4. Insert Handle into Fulcrum, then pump
Handle quickly several times.
5. Check fluid level and, if necessary, top off
according to Adding Hydraulic Fluid below.
6. Place Ram Handle over Release Valve.
7. Twist the Handle clockwise to close Valve.
8. Replace Fill Plug.
IMPORTANT: After bleeding the Ram, test the
Ram for proper operation prior to its actual use.
9. If, after bleeding, the Ram does not appear
to be working properly, do not use it until
repaired by a qualified service technician.
Adding Hydraulic Fluid
1. Remove Fill Plug.
2. Add high grade hydraulic fluid (sold separately)
slowly until the fluid reaches 1/4″
below the top of the Fill Port.
3. Replace Fill Plug.