FJ2

2 Ton Trolley Floor Jack

Assembly & Operating Instructions

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

This manual provides important information on proper operation & maintenance. Every effort has been
made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition
and situation that may occur. We reserve the right to change this product at any time without
prior notice.

IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE, DO

NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS ..........................................................................2

GENERAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................2

PACKAGE CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................2

ASSEMBLY.....................................................................................................................................................3

OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................4

MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................................................................5

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................................6

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS

What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions
and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when assembling or using this
product.

This is a safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

GENERAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Lift Cars, Pick-Ups, RVs & SUVs Up To 4,000 Lbs Max. Capacity
Minimum Height Requirement: 5""
Maximum Lift: 12"
Quick Release Valve
360 Swivel Saddle
15" Wheel Base
Heavy Gauge Reinforced Steel Frames
Two Rear 360 Swivel Ball Bearing Caster Wheels For Easy Maneuverability

PACKAGE CONTENTS
Floor Jack
Handle

PARTS LIST
1 Spindle
2 Tension Spring
3 Hydraulic Unit Assembly
4 Caster Wheel
5 Lift Arm Assembly
6 Side Member Assembly Right
7 Front Wheel
8 Saddle
9 Cover Plate
10 Handle Base Assembly

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 Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas may cause accidents or
injury.

Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating the tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.

Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.

All work areas should be clean and well lit. Accidents are more likely to occur in poorly lit and
cluttered areas.

Keep children, and other distractions at a distance while operating tools.

Use common sense while operating this power tool.

Do not use this tool if you are:
Feeling tired or are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Wearing loose clothing or jewelry. Keep long hair pulled back and away from moving parts.
Overreaching or have improper footing. Handling the tool in this way could cause serious injury.

ASSEMBLY

This is a lifting device only. Do not use it for anything other than its intended purpose. Load must
be supported by proper rated capacity jack stands under the vehicle before starting inspection or
work. Do not overload. Jack capacity is 2 tons.

Never stand or place your body beneath the load being lifted.

Never attempt to exceed the limits of the floor jack. Applying excessive force to the tool can
overload the jack, decrease the life and increase the wear on the jack.

BEFORE USE

During shipment or handling, air in jack can become trapped in the hydraulic system, causing jack to malfunction.
To release air from the hydraulic system:
1. Turn release valve counter-clockwise with handle no more than two full turns.
2. Remove oil fill plug.
3. Pump jack handle quickly in several full strokes.
4. Repeat above steps as needed. Remember to replace oil fill plug.

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ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)

Place Floor Jack under the vehicle before starting inspection or work. Do not overload. This jack is
designed for use on hard level surfaces. If used on surfaces other than hard surfaces, jack instability
and possible loss of load can result.

1. Insert Handle into Jack Assembly in the front section of the Jack.

2. When this jack leaves the factory for shipment, the vent plug on top of the oil chamber is closed to prevent the
oil from being spilled. The coil chamber contains the correct amount of oil before shipment. Before using for the
first time, remove cover-plate, unscrew vent plug until there is 1/16 gap. If oil spill is evident, or if vent plug was
found open, it is necessary to check oil level before pumping.

3. With release valve open, pump handle about 6 full strokes to assure complete distribution of oil.

4. Close release valve and jack is ready to use.

5. Always center the load on saddle of jack. Off-center loads and loads lifted while jack is not sitting level may
damage the jack.

OPERATION

1. With one end of jack handle, close release valve tightly by turning it clockwise.

2. Place vehicle in Park (in gear on standard transmissions) and apply emergency brake.

3. Place jack under vehicle at proper lifting location. (Refer to owners manual). If needed, turn extension screw
on jack counter-clockwise until it comes in contact with vehicle.

4. Insert jack handle into handle socket. Pump the handle to lift vehicle to desired height.

To Lower:

1. Remove handle, use small end to slowly open release valve. To open, turn slowly in counter-clockwise
direction.

2. When vehicle fully lowered, remove jack. If extension screw has been extended, turn it clockwise until it
retracts enough to remove from vehicle.

3. When jack has been removed from vehicle, close release valve for storage.

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MAINTENANCE

Some chemicals can damage the product. Do not use harsh chemicals such as gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, paint thinner, etc. to clean this product.

A qualified repair technician must perform any tool service or repair. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury. Use only identical replacement parts. Use
of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock
or injury.

1. When jack is not in use, lifting arm and pump lever should be in full down position. This will protect
precision, machined surfaces of the ram and the piston from corrosion.

2. Container is filled with 7 fl. oz. Hydraulic jack oil.

3. Keep clean and well lubricated, as well as the outside moving parts such as the lifting arm spindle, wheel
bearings and cross head pin.

4. Should any other parts be required, please refer to the sectional drawings and quote appropriate serial
number of jack when ordering.

5. ADDING OIL: With ram fully lowered and jack on level ground, remove oil fill plug. Add oil if level is more
than below hole. Replace cover plate.

6. REPLACING OIL: Oil should be replaced at least once every year. To drain oil, remove cover plate, oil
filter plug and release valve. Do not allow dirt or foreign matter into system.

7. LUBRICATION: Put grease in fitting on base and lubricate lifting arm spindle with oil every 3 months.

8. RUST PREVENTION: With an oily cloth, clean and wipe the piston ram and pump piston every 3 months
or when signs of rust or corrosion appear. When not in use, always leave the saddle and pump piston in the
down position.

ACCESSORIES

Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If Jack Will Not Lower Or Raise Load, check the following

1. Make sure jack is on level surface. Make sure oil level is properly added. Open release valve and step on
saddle. Force it to lower as rapidly as possible. Repeat this operation three or four times. This procedure will
thoroughly flush the valves and assure complete distribution of oil.

2. The jack may have air trapped in the system. Open release valve. Pump handle 6 full strokes. Close release
valve and try again.

3. O-ring seat for pump may be worn. This will happen only after months of service. A new o-ring seal or a
complete new piston can be purchased and installed.

4. Release valve may be held open by dirt on seat. Flush by pulling lifting arm up and down several times while
release valve is open. If necessary, the release valve may be removed for cleaning the valve and valve seat.

If Jack Lowers Under Load, check the following

1. The discharge valve may be held open by dirt on ball seat. When a dirty discharge valve or ball seat exists,
the jack may lower quickly, causing handle to fly back with force. This is caused by the oil rushing back into
the pump chamber and through the open ball seat. When this happens, it is advisable to repeat procedure 1
before going through the partial disassembly of the hydraulic unit. The discharge valve is located at the bottom
of ram cylinder. There is a screen washer which must be removed carefully. Remove the valve ball and clean
the valve seat. Wipe ball and replace and reseat. Use 1 / 4 diameter X3 long punch and small hammer. Place
punch on top of ball and give the punch a light tap. This will have the effect of reseating the ball on its seat.
Install the screen washer. Screw in ram cylinder tightly. Replace washers top and bottom of oil chamber.
Install ram assembly and screw in top nut.

2. Cup seat for the ram may be worn. This is likely only in jacks that have given very heavy service. Follow
above procedure until access to ram assembly is made. Remove worn seal by pulling away or cutting with a
small knife. Take caution not to damage the new ram seal when installing.

If Jack Will Not Lower Completely When Raised, check the following

1. Return spring for lifting arm bay be broken or unhooked. Replace return spring.

2. It may need lubrication. Clean and oil all moving parts in the lifting arm mechanism.

3. Hydraulic unit may contain too much oil and vent valve may be closed. Open vent plug.

If Jack Will Not Lift Full 2 Ton Capacity, check the following

1. The o-ring seal for piston pump may be worn.

2. The unit may have air trapped in the system.

3. The overload valve is factory adjusted for the jack to lift 2 tons load and should not be altered.

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