Product Manual

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ADDITIONAL WARNINGS:
 DO NOT USE MOTOR OIL IN THE CRANE.
 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 CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO A CRANE.
 AVOID MIXING DIFFERENT TYPES OF FLUID AND NEVER USE BRAKE FLUID, TURBINE
OIL, TRANSMISSION FLUID, MOTOR OIL OR GLYCERIN. IMPROPER FLUID CAN CAUSE
PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE CRANE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR SUDDEN AND
IMMEDIATE LOSS OF LOAD.
 DISPOSE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS.
ADDITIONAL LUBRICATION:
1. Periodically check the pump piston and ram for signs of rust or corrosion. Clean as needed and
wipe with an oil cloth. NEVER USE SANDPAPER OR ABRASIVE MATERIAL ON THESE
SURFACES!
2. When not in use, store the Crane with pump piston and ram fully retracted.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WILL
NOT
LIFT
LOAD
WILL
NOT
HOLD
LOAD
WILL
NOT
LOWER
POOR
LIFTING
WILL NOT
LIFT TO FULL
EXTENSION
CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS
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Release valve is not completely closed
(Turn handle clockwise).
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Weight Capacity Exceeded.
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Air is in the hydraulics.
Purge air from system.
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Low oil level. Add oil as required.
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Oil reservoir is overfilled:
Drain excessive oil.
Lubricate moving parts.
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Long Ram is binding or foreign obstruction
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Power unit malfunctioning.
Replace the power unit.