Use and Care Manual

a. Depress the “Pump” end of pedal will pump hydraulic oil to the system.

b. Stop depressing the “Pump” or “Release” end will stop and hold the pressure.

c. Depress the “Release” end of pedal will release the pressure in the system.

5. MAINTENANCE

5.1 Inspect the connections

Please Inspect hoses and connections and tighten connections as needed. Use

non-hardening pipe thread compound when servicing connections.

5.2 Adding Hydraulic Fluid

z Depressurize and disconnect hydraulic hose from application.

z With pump in its upright, horizontal position, remove the oil filler plug located on

the top plate of the reservoir.

z Use a small funnel to fill reservoir to within 3/4’’ (19mm) of the opening.

z Wipe up any spilled fluid and reinstall the oil filler plug.

Note: Use only or other approved hydraulic oil. Never use brake fluid, transmission

fluid, turbine oil, motor oil, alcohol, glycerin etc. Use of other than good quality

hydraulic oil will void warranty and damage the pump, hose and application.

5.3 Changing Hydraulic Fluid

z For best results, change fluid once a year.

z Repeat step 2 above, and then pour used fluid into a sealable container.

z Dispose of fluid in accordance with local regulations.

z Fill with good quality hydraulic oil as recommended above. Reinstall vented oil

filler plug.

5.4 Lubrication

Use a light machine oil to lubricate pivot points, hinges etc.

5.5 Storage

z Depressurize and disconnect hydraulic hoses from application.

Hydraulic Oil

Output Port

RELEASE

PUMP

Air input port