QuickJack Assembly Issues

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Dec 29, 2021 | 09:31 AM

langhorne_bill

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QuickJack Assembly Issues

I just put together my QuickJack and had trouble connecting the hydraulic couplers. I was able to get the intermediate hose connector to close and lock by hand. However, the hydraulic couplers at the power head required brute force with pliers to rotate the knurled lock into the locked position. I was able to fire the unit up without leaks,but wonder about ever being able to easily use the couplers in the future. Has anyone else had issues with difficult coupler connection?

Thanks, Bill

Dec 29, 2021 | 10:16 AM

Bburr

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It was a little tricky for me as well. Knowing that it takes an extra push to get it on. The trick to remove it is to grab the collar and pull back on it and the hose at the same time.

Dec 29, 2021 | 10:27 AM

mwestc5

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Originally Posted by langhorne_bill

You need to depressurize the unit
Once it's powered up, hold the DOWN button for 5 seconds-
That should do it
No need to remove any hydraulic fluid

It's a good idea to do that periodically when lift is extended and in lock position and before lowering the lift:
Hold the DOWN button for 5 seconds
That will make it easier to connect hoses next time

Dec 29, 2021 | 04:21 PM

langhorne_bill

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The unit was de-pressurized as I had never turned it on. The quick fittings are much stiffer than those on my John Deere 6400 which uses a different design.

Bill