Troubleshooting

Getting the most out of your Hi-Lift Jack

Before attempting any of the "Troubleshooting" items; clean the jack thoroughly using a NON-FLAMMABLE solution; lubricate the edges of the upright Steel Bar and all working parts with light oil (note the lube points shown on the Running Gear Diagram below).

Important Notes:

Never service your jack nor attempt repairs to the jack while it is under a load. The lifted load must be approximately 150 pounds or more to lower step-by-step, otherwise, the lifting mechanism will automatically return to base level.

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Troubleshooting Steps

REPLACING THE REVERSING SWITCH (PART #C5)

Place the Reversing Latch (Part #C4 or S4) in the up or locked position. Remove the Cross Pin (Part #26) from the upper Climbing Pin (Part #29). Move the Reversing Latch to the down or disengaged position. Remove the Cap Screw (Part #22A) and the Reversing Latch. Pull the Reversing Switch outward and down until it rests on the upper Climbing Pin. Keep the Reversing Switch as low as possible and with a screwdriver, push the Reversing Switch Spring (Part #27A) off the catch on the Reversing Switch. Allow the Spring to drop down behind the Reversing Switch. CAUTION: DO NOT OVER COMPRESS NOR BEND THE SPRING! Remove the Reversing Switch. Install a new Reversing Switch (and Reversing Switch Spring, if necessary); replace parts in reverse order.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE BEVELED SIDE OF THE CLIMBING PIN IS UP WHEN INSERTING THE CROSS PIN. ALSO, LEAVE 1/32" CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE CROSS PINS AND THE BRIDGES OF THE LARGE RUNNER (Part #C10) AND SMALL RUNNER (Part #C1).

Parts Diagram

Hi-Lift Jack Parts Diagram

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Running Gear Diagram

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Parts List

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