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Lifting Vehicle
Lifting a vehicle using a jack can be dangerous. Follow all instructions and precautions
below. Do not lift any vehicle with its engine running or start any vehicle that is
supported by jack or jack stands.
1) With lifting arm completely lowered, roll jack into position beneath jack support area
of vehicle.
2) Twist jack handle completely clockwise. Slowly pump handle until lifting head cap
just begins to contact support area on underside of vehicle.
3) Inspect position of head cap beneath support area, making sure it is centered and
properly engaging support area.
4) Continue pumping handle until vehicle is lifted to desired height. Pay attention to
head cap position as vehicle is being raised to be sure there is no danger of support
area slipping off or lifting from the head cap.
5) Place jack stands under additional vehicle support areas.
6) SLOWLY twist jack handle counterclockwise to ease vehicle down onto jack stands.
Working on Vehicle
Any vehicle being supported by a jack or jack stands creates a potentially hazardous
working environment. Do not move or roll a jack that is supporting a vehicle. Never
place any part of your body beneath a vehicle supported by a jack. Be careful of forces
applied to vehicle such as torque on a nut or bolt. These forces could cause vehicle to
become unstable on jack stands if jack stands are not properly placed. Do not turn
vehicle ignition or attempt to start any vehicle supported by jack or jack stands.
Lowering Vehicle
Before lowering vehicle, be sure area under and near vehicle is clear of all persons and
obstructions.
1) Re-position jack under same support area used to lift vehicle.
2) Twists handle completely clockwise. Pump handle until head cap just makes contact
with support area under vehicle.
3) Check to be sure head cap is centered under support area. Slowly pump handle to
lift vehicle off from jack stands.
4) Remove jack stands, setting them aside, well clear of vehicle.
5) With firm grip on jack handle, SLOWLY twist handle counterclockwise until jack just
begins to lower.
6) Carefully control speed of descending vehicle. Lowering a vehicle too fast can cause
property damage or injury.
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