Hi do you lower this jack from a lifted position? Do you turn the long handle, or is there a release screw?
823849
You would turn the handle to the left slowly. Make sure you do it a little at a time so you put your car down easy. You will feel the break point where it starts to go down then just keep going left a little at a time. Just use the grip part at the end to keep your hands away.
823850
I just turn the handle to lower the jack. If you turn the handle and feel it' free, that mean the handle not go down enough to catch the spindle. Put the handle down on the jack and turn either way until it sit then turn the lock bolt firmly by hand. In this position you can turn the handle to close and release the hydraulic, no other button or screw need.
1771937
It requires muscle and a 7/8" wrench to raise the jack. I wouldn't suggest an air wrench.
2181094
No. There's a piece that detaches so that you can get to your jack. It's rather small, but enough to get it out.
1243015
Yes, I noticed that. I find that when I turn the handle slightly to the left before I lower it, it works perfectly.
69685
The handle does not need to be up to release the jack. The handle can be in any position to lower the car (turn handle counter clockwise to lower).
439715
NEO, sorry, mine did not have any "cap". I would think this may be a packaging revision, so try just pulling it out. The jack itself is secured by a knurled nut so there should be no issue after removing it.
1597478
Yes to both questions. For the release, you need to take the tension off by squeezing slightly then push the release between the handles. It has an adjustment knob for force. I have been very satisfied with this tool.Harry
758863
There is a release button on the bottom of the unit. It took me awhile to figure it out too. How do you like yours so far?
1764873
do you have any room to slide it up or down at all? do that and fish the cable thru. I wouldn't prying it off as it might break.
1212583
The jack has really good control for lowering vehicle. I really like this jack... I have a Allied 3-Ton I don't even use anymore.
1311035
I have 35" tires and a 3" lift, I have this item and I have used it once. On a level ground, the jack is meant to be used under the axle. It worked perfectly fine for me, the tires came completely off the ground with room to go higher. I hope this helps.
894760
To lock, you turn the handle clockwise until it stops. To lower, turnthe handle counter clockwise(slowly). Too fast, and the car will dropquickly. Always use jackstands for extra safety when supporting anythingwith a hydraulic jack.
606147
It is hard to tell, the jack when retracted still leaves the tail to far down. On my unit we had to shim 2inches to get clearance. This is a food vending trailer hooked to a Tundra so there is not a lot of drop when the trailer is attached. However we have to still be careful of large dips in the road, Great jack, works smooth and lifts a nose heavy unit so I live with the problem.
1362887
I know I'm responding to this later than the others, but don't loosen the screws! You have to lift the handle first; I know, it's really tough, I had to get my dad to help me, but that really is the solution. Once the handle is lifted, you can turn to knob to adjust the pressure.
1092476
There is no release mechanism on the unit as far as I can tell. I just kinda wiggle it back and forth and pull until it slides off. Unless I'm missing something. : )
524181
Should be an allen wrench set scree on top...turn it to increase the tension...push down on the wrench while in screw to release all tension
269094
The top part if the handle comes off, you can the pull the cord to the correct length and tighten the metal bracket. Pop the top back on the handle and you are all done, super easy!