bottle jack issues

[baxtej44]

okay guys, I've got myself a 12 ton bottle jack and can't get the piston to retract.

It is currently fully extended and releasing the valve by turning counter clockwise and nothing happens.


I don't have experience with stuff like this, but I thought that is how you released the piston to return to stored state?

 

[AllanD]

Just because you opened the release valve won't make the piston retract...

Something has to make it move... try standing on it.

AD

 

[baxtej44]

Just because you opened the release valve won't make the piston retract...

Something has to make it move... try standing on it.

AD

guess i didnt mention i tried pushing it in... but will try standing instead

 

[Heavyfire14]

try opening it 1-2 turns and standing on it. are you sure its a 12 ton bottle jack?

 

[doorgunner]

turn it upside down & smack the piston on the concrete....maybe that will break it aloose.....if not....bring it back to harbor Freight