Operation – Grizzly G8726 User Manual
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Operation
1. Before using this bottle jack make sure that it
is filled with a standard hydraulic oil and that
the air is bled from the system.
2. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to
locate the safe lifting/support locations, and
to verify that the lifting point of the vehicle
does not exceed the maximum load for the
bottle jack.
3. Make sure the vehicle engine is OFF.
4. Apply the vehicle emergency brake and make
sure that the vehicle is on flat stable ground.
5. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
6. Set the transmission in PARK (automatic)
or REVERSE (manual).
For the next step, DO NOT open the release
valve quickly. If you ignore this warning,
the vehicle may drop fast enough to cause
equipment damage or serious personal
injury.
12. Place the valve control socket shown in
Figure 1 on the release valve, and slowly
turn the valve counterclockwise so the vehi-
cle slowly lowers onto the jack stands.
13. double check that the jack stands are sup-
porting the vehicle safely.
14. Close the control valve on the jack. if possible
for additional safety and a quick-lift option
leave the jack in its lifting position.
Figure 2. oil fill plug.
Rubber Plug
3. Use the valve control socket at the end of the
handle to close (turn clockwise) the release
valve (
Figure 1), then pump the jack a few
times to bleed the hydraulic system.
4. Repeat Step 2 to top off the hydraulic oil.
7. Position the bottle jack under the vehicle
where the owner's manual indicates is a safe
location.
8. Rotate the gripping elevation screw until it
contacts the lifting point on the vehicle.
9. Use the valve control socket at the end of the
handle to close (turn clockwise) the release
valve.
10. While staying clear from the underside of the
vehicle, pump the jack and raise the vehicle
to the appropriate height.
11. While staying clear from the underside of the
vehicle, place and lock your jack stands at
the appropriate support locations.