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How to bleed a bottle jack?
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Shop for Car and Trolley Jacks |
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Air bubbles can become trapped within the jack, reducing its output. To purge the air out from the system you must: |
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Step 1 – Open release valve
Open the release valve by turning it anti-clockwise no more than one turn. |
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Step 2 – Remove filler plug
Remove the filler plug from the back of the jack. |
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Step 3 – Insert handle
Insert the jack handle into the socket and pump rapidly several times to force the air out. |
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Step 4 – Close release valve
Tightly close the release valve by turning it clockwise. Replace the filler plug.
Repeat this process if the jack still does not fuction correctly. |
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