PROPER USE OF FLOOR JACK PROPER USE OF FLOOR JACK

AND SAFETY STANDSAND SAFETY STANDS

NATEF TASK SHEETNATEF TASK SHEET

SECTION SECTION SAFETYSAFETY

OOBJECTIVEBJECTIVE

Student will safely raise a vehicle Student will safely raise a vehicle with a hydraulic floor jack and set it with a hydraulic floor jack and set it up on safety stands. Student will up on safety stands. Student will then check to be sure the vehicle is then check to be sure the vehicle is securely set and put chocks behind securely set and put chocks behind the tires still on the ground the tires still on the ground (downhill side). (downhill side).

Materials NeededMaterials Needed

1.1. Hydraulic floor jackHydraulic floor jack2. Safety stands2. Safety stands3. Wheel chocks3. Wheel chocks4. Vehicle (see instructor)4. Vehicle (see instructor)5.5. EYE PROTECTIONEYE PROTECTION

ProcedureProcedure

Step 1Step 1

WEAR EYE PROTECTION!WEAR EYE PROTECTION!

Step 2Step 2

Look up lift points for vehicle being Look up lift points for vehicle being lifted in All-Data, Mitchell-on-lifted in All-Data, Mitchell-on-Demand, or in Owner’s manual. Demand, or in Owner’s manual.

Step 3Step 3

Park vehicle on level surface.Park vehicle on level surface.

Step 4Step 4

. Place shifter in park (automatic) or . Place shifter in park (automatic) or neutral (manual). neutral (manual).

Step 5Step 5

Set parking brake.Set parking brake.

Step 6Step 6

Place jack under correct lifting point. Place jack under correct lifting point. Raise vehicle slightly higher than you Raise vehicle slightly higher than you

intend it to end up. intend it to end up.

Step 7Step 7

Place the pair of safety stands Place the pair of safety stands under vehicle frame or lift under vehicle frame or lift points, one on each side.points, one on each side.

Step 7 Continued…Step 7 Continued…

Make sure both jack stands Make sure both jack stands are set to the same height!are set to the same height!

Step 8Step 8

Slowly lower vehicle onto stands.Slowly lower vehicle onto stands.

Step 9Step 9

Place chocks behind tires of wheels Place chocks behind tires of wheels still on ground (downhill side).still on ground (downhill side).

Step 10Step 10

Verify vehicle is stable by pushing Verify vehicle is stable by pushing firmly on side of vehicle. firmly on side of vehicle.

Have instructor inspect vehicle.Have instructor inspect vehicle.

Finishing UpFinishing Up

Completely fill out task sheetCompletely fill out task sheet Have instructor verify task completionHave instructor verify task completion Put away Put away allall equipment used equipment used Have instructor sign task sheetHave instructor sign task sheet

Questions?Questions? Always ask if there is any question about Always ask if there is any question about

the lift points on the vehicle being lifted.the lift points on the vehicle being lifted.BEFORE YOU LIFT THE VEHICLE!BEFORE YOU LIFT THE VEHICLE!

Have another student check your workHave another student check your work Think and work safely!Think and work safely! A MISTAKE CAN BE DISASTROUS!A MISTAKE CAN BE DISASTROUS!