Your vehicle lift owner’s manual should lay out the specific maintenance requirements for your lift, but for an overview, here’s the minimum you should do monthly for most two-post and four-post lifts.
- Check all posts to make sure they are square and plumb.
- Visually inspect all moving parts and all cables for signs of excessive wear.
- Check all arm adjusting locks to make sure they’re operating properly.
- Check all cable connections, bolts, and pins to ensure proper mounting and torque.
- Visually inspect safety locks for proper operation.
- Lubricate posts with grease if required.
- Lubricate locking latch shafts. Push the latch handle/release arm several times for oil to penetrate the pivot points.
- Inspect all anchor bolts and tighten if necessary.
- Inspect all pivot arm pins to ensure they are properly secure.
- Check cable tension and adjust if necessary.
- If the lift is equipped with an overhead micro-switch, make sure it is operating correctly.
- Check the equalizer cable tension and adjust per the owner’s manual if needed.
- Replace any missing or damaged caution, warning, or safety-related decals. You can order new ones from your lift manufacturer.
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