Manual For The 62248 3 Ton Aluminum Racing Floor Jack With Rapid Pump®

User Manual: Manual for the 62248 3 Ton Aluminum Racing Floor Jack with RapidPump® 3 Ton Aluminum Racing Floor Jack with RapidPump®

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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,

operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.

Item

62248

Weight Capacity

3 Tons (6,000 lb)

Maximum Height

19-1/8″

Minimum Height

3-3/4″

Meets 2005 ANSI/ASME PALD standards.
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Email our technical support at: productsupport@harborfreight.com
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
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Copyright© 2014 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved.
No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in
any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.

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Table of contents
Safety ........................................................................2
Setup .........................................................................3
Operation ...................................................................4

Maintenance ..............................................................5
Parts List and Assembly Diagram..............................7
Warranty ....................................................................8

SAFETy

WARNING SyMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the 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.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.

SETUp

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION
Floor Jack Safety Warnings

OpERATION

1. Study, understand, and follow all instructions
before operating this device.

14. Apply parking brake and chock
tires before lifting vehicle.

2. Do not exceed rated capacity.
3. Use only on hard, level surfaces.

15. Lift vehicle only at manufacturer
recommended locations.

4. Lifting device only. Immediately after lifting,
support the vehicle with appropriate means.

16. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.

5. Do not move or dolly the vehicle while on the jack.

17. Do not use for aircraft purposes.

6. Failure to heed these markings may result in
personal injury and/or property damage.

18. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur.
The operator must understand that common sense
and caution are factors, which cannot be built into
this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

7. Lift only areas of the vehicle as specified
by the vehicle manufacturer.
8. No alterations shall be made to this product.
9. Never work on, under or around a load
supported only by this device.
10. Do not adjust safety valve.

MAINTENANcE

11. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves during use.
12. Keep clear of load while lifting and lowering.
13. Lower load slowly.

19. The Handle socket may be held down by a clip
under tension. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
before freeing Handle socket. Remove clip carefully.
IMpORTANT! Before first use:
Check hydraulic oil level and fill to 1/4″ below the fill port
as needed as stated on page 4. Thoroughly test the
Jack for proper operation. If it does not work properly,
bleed air from its hydraulic system as stated on page 4.

SAVE THESE INSTRUcTIONS.

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Setup - Before Use:
Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

SAFETy

Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to Parts List and Assembly Diagram on page 7.

Tool Set Up
Attaching the Handle
cAUTION! The Handle socket may be held down by a clip under tension. Wear ANSIapproved safety goggles before freeing Handle socket. Remove clip carefully.
1. Attach the Upper Handle to the Lower Handle.
2. Loosen the Set Screw and insert the assembled Handle into the Handle Socket.

SETUp

3. Tighten the Set Screw.

Functions
Saddle pad
Handle

Saddle

Oil Fill Screw
(Not Shown)
Lifting Arm

OpERATION

Handle Socket

carry Handle
Rear caster
U-Joint

MAINTENANcE

cover Screw for
Safety Valve.
Do not open
or adjust.

Fill Screw

Hydraulic Unit
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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

SAFETy

Bleeding
BEFORE EAcH USE OR IF JAcK pERFORMANcE DEcREASES,
check for excessive air and proper hydraulic fluid level in Jack. If Jack appears not to be working
properly, it may be necessary to purge its hydraulic system of excessive air as follows:
1. Loosen the Fill Screw.

5. Replace Fill Screw.

2. Twist the Handle counterclockwise to open the Valve.

IMpORTANT: After bleeding the Jack, test the
Jack for proper operation prior to its actual use.

3. Check fluid level and, if necessary, top off
according to Adding Hydraulic Fluid below.
4. Twist the Handle clockwise to close the Valve,
then pump the Handle quickly several times.

6. If, after bleeding, the Jack does not appear
to be working properly, do not use it until
repaired by a qualified service technician.

Adding Hydraulic Fluid
SETUp

1. Remove the Fill Screw. Do not remove or
loosen Safety Valve Cover Screws.

Note: Do not touch the Handle
when adding hydraulic fluid.

2. Add high grade hydraulic fluid (sold separately)
slowly until the fluid reaches 1/4″
below the top of the Fill Port.

3. Replace Fill Screw.

Lifting
park vehicle on a flat, level, solid, surface safely away from oncoming traffic. Turn off the
vehicle’s engine. place the vehicle’s transmission in “pARK” (if automatic) or in its lowest gear
(if manual). Set the vehicle’s emergency brake. Then chock the wheels that are not being lifted.

OpERATION

1. Slowly twist the Handle counterclockwise
to lower the Jack. Once the Jack is fully
lowered, twist the Handle firmly clockwise.
2. Carefully position the Jack’s Saddle under the
vehicle manufacturer’s recommended lifting
point. (See vehicle manufacturer’s owner’s
manual for location of frame lifting point.)
3. Pump the Handle until the top of the Saddle has
nearly reached the vehicle’s lifting point. Position
the Saddle directly under the vehicle’s lifting point.
4. To lift the vehicle, pump the Handle.
Use smooth, full strokes.

6. Position the jack stands’ saddles under the vehicle
manufacturer’s recommended support points.
WARNING! Ensure that the vehicle support
points are fully seated in the saddles of both
jack stands. Use a matched pair of jack stands
per vehicle to support one end only.
7. Slowly twist the Handle counterclockwise to
lower the vehicle onto the jack stands’ saddles.
8. Once the vehicle is fully seated on the
jack stands, continue slowly lowering the
Jack until it is completely lowered.
9. Remove the Jack and store safely out of the way.

MAINTENANcE

5. Select matching jack stands (sold separately)
of appropriate capacity. Set the jack
stands to the same height according to
the manufacturer’s instructions, making
sure they lock securely into position.

Lowering
1. Carefully remove all tools, parts, etc.,
from under the vehicle.
2. Position the Jack’s Saddle under the lifting
point. Turn the Handle firmly clockwise and raise
vehicle high enough to clear the jack stands.

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3. Carefully remove the jack stands.
4. Slowly turn the Handle counterclockwise
to lower the vehicle onto the ground.
5. Lower the Jack completely. Store the
Jack indoors out of children’s reach.

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Maintenance and Servicing

SAFETy

procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.

TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication

• loose hardware
• misalignment or binding of moving parts
• cracked or broken parts
• any condition that may affect its safe operation.
2. BEFORE EAcH USE, thoroughly test the Jack
for proper operation prior to its actual use.
If the Jack appears not to be working properly,
follow Bleeding instructions on page 4.

3. AT LEAST ONcE EVERy THREE yEARS,
change the hydraulic fluid:
a. With the Jack fully lowered,
remove the Fill Screw.
b. Tip the Jack over to allow the old hydraulic fluid to
drain out completely. Dispose of the old hydraulic
fluid in accordance with local regulations.
c. With the Jack upright, completely fill the
Hydraulic Unit with high grade hydraulic fluid until
the fluid is 1/4″ below the top of the Fill Port.

SETUp

1. BEFORE EAcH USE, inspect the general
condition of the Jack. Check for:

d. Turn the Handle counterclockwise
to open the Release Valve.
e. Pump the Handle up and down quickly
several times to purge air from the system.
f. Recheck fluid level and re-fill as needed.

MAINTENANcE

4. AFTER EAcH USE, wipe with a clean cloth.
Store the Jack indoors out of children’s reach.

OpERATION

g. Replace the Fill Screw.

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Troubleshooting

SAFETy

TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy:
Use caution when troubleshooting a malfunctioning jack. Stay well clear of the supported load.
completely resolve all problems before use. If the solutions presented in the Troubleshooting guide
do not solve the problem, have a qualified technician inspect and repair the jack before use.
After the jack is repaired: Test it carefully without a load by raising and lowering it fully,
checking for proper operation, BEFORE RETURNING THE JAcK TO OpERATION.

DO NOT USE A DAMAGED OR MALFUNcTIONING JAcK!
pOSSIBLE SyMpTOMS
Handle
Saddle
Jack will Saddle Pump
moves
will
not lift at lowers stroke
up when
not lift
its weight under
feels
jack is
all the
capacity
load
spongy
under
way
load

SETUp

X

X

X

X

X

Fluid
leaking
from fill
plug

(Make certain that the Jack is not supporting a load
while attempting a solution.)
Check that Release Valve is fully closed.
Jack may require bleeding - see instructions on page 4.
Valves may be blocked and may not close fully. To flush the valves:
1. Lower the Saddle and securely close the Release Valve.
2. Manually lift the saddle several inches.
3. Open the release valve by turning the Handle counterclockwise.
and force the saddle down as quickly as possible.
Jack may be low on hydraulic fluid. Check fluid level
and refill if needed - see instructions on page 4.

X

X

pROBABLE SOLUTION

X

Jack may require bleeding - see instructions on page 4.

X

Unit may have too much hydraulic fluid inside. Check fluid
level and adjust if needed - see instructions on page 4.

OpERATION

pLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING cAREFULLy

MAINTENANcE

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS
QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE
ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

Record product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,
and are not available individually as replacement parts.
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parts List and Diagram

part
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42

Description
Qty
Rear Caster Assembly 2
Handle Yoke Bolt
2
Lock Washer 8
2
Screw M8x25
2
Return Spring
2
Hydraulic Unit
1
Handle Yoke
1
Roller Shaft
1
Roller
1
Set Screw
1
Handle Lock
1
Upper Handle
1
Lower Handle
1
Handle Bumper
1
Tie Rod
1
Gasket
2
U-Joint
1
Lift Arm Shaft
1
Link Block
1
Lift Arm Stop Rod
1
Retaining Ring 16
2

SAFETy

Qty
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
8
8
2
2
4
6
6

SETUp

Description
Saddle Pad
Saddle Screw
Saddle
Saddle Base
Lift Arm
Front Wheel Axle
Front Wheel
Front Wheel Washer
Lock Nut M12
Screw M6x25
Lock Washer 6
Carry Handle
Pivot Support Rod
Washer 10
Lock Washer 10
Screw M10x25
Side Plate
Lock Nut M18
Screw M8x20
Screw M12x25
Lock Washer 12

MAINTENANcE

OpERATION

part
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

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Limited 90 Day Warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards,
and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper
installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries
to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of
our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges
prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may
elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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