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Pump Priming Instructions
If the jack should lose its prime for any reason, follow these steps to re-prime it:
1. With the release knob released, stroke the pump handle through 2 full cycles, slowly.
2. Raise pump handle fully up; lay the jack over on its left side, as viewed from rear. Push the pump
handle “down.”
3. Stand the jack upright again, raise the pump handle to the top, lay the jack over on its left side and
push the pump handle “down” again.
4. Stand the jack upright, stroke the pump handle while holding the release knob open
(counterclockwise).
5. Release the release knob. The jack should operate satisfactorily.
6. Repeat the priming procedure if necessary.
7. Call customer service at the address and numbers shown on the back cover of this manual if the
problem persists after three attempts to re-prime the jack.
Maintenance and lubrication Instructions
To properly maintain the jack, perform the following procedures:
1. All warning and capacity labels should be readable and complete. If they are not, contact TVH for
replacement labeling. Wash external surfaces of jack, labels, and decals with a mild soap solution.
2. Lubricate all rotating and sliding portions of the jack monthly. The following lubricants are requried:
• Heavy-grade machine oil.
• Tellus T22 hydraulic oil or equivalent
3. Apply several drops of heavy grade machine oil to the pump plunger shaft and test the plunger for
proper operation.
4. Oil the pump handle joints while operating the pump handle to work the oil in.
5. The hydraulic unit is sealed, and should never require fluid to be added to the reservoir. If fluid is
needed, however, fill the reservoir as follows:
• Place the jack in the normal upright position and turn the release knob counterclockwise to
completely lower the jack.
• Carefully clean dirt and contaminants from around the fill plug and then remove the plug.
• Add Tellus T22 hydraulic oil or equivalent to the reservoir until fluid runs out of the fill plug hole.
Be extremely careful to keep the fluid contaminant free and keep dirt and contaminants out of
the reservoir of the jack. WarnIng!
For safe and proper performance, Tellus T22 hydraulic fluid
or equivalent is required. Use of improper or contaminated fluids can damage the seals, making the
jack unsafe to use, and will void the warranty. Failure to heed this warning may result in personal
injury and/or property damage.
• Reinstall fill plug.
!
WarnIng
All maintenance and lubrication procedures must be performed
after
the jack
has been removed from service. Failure to heed this warning may result in
personal and/or property damage.
