November 2021 Maintenance Manual
Hydraulic Specifications
Part No. 1305686GT Scissor Lifts 19
JIC 37° fittings
1 Align the tube flare (hex nut) against the nose
of the fitting body (body hex fitting) and
tighten the hex nut to the body hex fitting to
hand tight, approximately 30 in-lbs / 3.4 Nm.
2 Using a permanent ink marker, make a
reference mark on one the flats of the hex nut
and continue the mark onto the body of the
hex fitting. Refer to Illustration 1.
Illustration 1
1 hex nut
2 reference mark
3 body hex fitting
3 Working clockwise on the body hex fitting,
make a second mark with a permanent ink
marker to indicate the proper tightening
position. Refer to Illustration 2.
Note: Use the JIC 37° Fitting table in this section
to determine the correct number of flats, for the
proper tightening position.
Note: The marks indicate the correct tightening
positions have been determined. Use the second
mark on the body hex fitting to properly tighten the
joint after it has been loosened.
Illustration 2
1 body hex fitting
2 reference mark
3 second mark
4 Tighten the hex nut until the mark on the hex
nut is aligned with the second mark on the
body hex fitting.
5 Operate all machine functions and inspect the
hose, fittings and related components to
confirm there are no leaks.