Good to know. Thanks!

Stephen

Mobile

> On May 3, 2024, at 7:57 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
>        Earlier I reported a fairly new Harper Freight floor jack failed.  I was looking for a different jack.
> 
> In the end I decided to get the same jack to keep using the spreader. 
> 
> I purchased the new jack but before opening it I decided to google fixing a HF jack.
> 
> I found a few videos that discussed opening the bleeder valves and with jack in drop position pump handle 10 or so times. 
> 
> These screws are labeled don’t touch. 
> 
> As jack was dead what was the harm?
> 
> I opened the bleeder screws, actually removed them.  I pumped handle and it returned slowly to normal  behavior.  I replaced the screws and tested the jack by raising the front of my van.
> 
> Three hours later it was still up and had not dropped. 
> 
> I’m calling that good and returning the unopened jack to HF. 
> 
> I’ve learned how to bleed a floor jack and been reminded to never trust the jack and get the jack stands in place ASAP.
> 
> 
> I wanted to post the solution in case this helps others on this list. 
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 
> In the meantime