How to Use the Magotan Jack?
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Steps for using the Magotan jack: 1. Ensure the car's handbrake is engaged or the hold button is pressed. After confirming no issues, check that the ground surface at the lifting position is level. If uneven, place a support underneath to prevent instability. 2. Once preparations are complete, open the jack. Note that the screw rod should be horizontal, used to pull the supports on both sides. Then, position the small square blocks at the top and bottom against the area below the car door and the ground. Tighten the screw rod while observing the positions of the two small square blocks gradually moving apart until the car is lifted. After lifting, reconfirm stability, then continue turning the screw rod with both hands until the corresponding tire is off the ground, allowing tire operations. Additional details: 1. Jacks are categorized into mechanical jacks and hydraulic jacks, each operating on different principles. 2. Mechanical jacks function by repeatedly moving the handle, where the pawl pushes the ratchet to rotate intermittently. The small bevel gear drives the large bevel gear, causing the lifting screw to rotate and allowing the lifting sleeve to move freely up and down. 3. The principle of hydraulic jacks is based on Pascal's Law (pressure is uniform throughout the liquid).
As a seasoned driver who has owned a Magotan for several years, I find the jack quite simple to use, but safety is paramount. Park the car on a level surface, engage the handbrake, shift into P gear, and open the trunk—the jack is usually in the tool kit beneath the spare tire. Once retrieved, locate the designated lifting points under the car—the Magotan has metal notches near the front and rear wheels; avoid lifting on plastic parts or the axle. Slowly turn the handle to raise the car, watching it lift gradually until the tire is about 5 cm off the ground, sufficient for changing the tire. Stay steady throughout, avoid quick or jerky movements, and never crawl under the car once it’s lifted—using bricks as additional supports is safer. I once misplaced the jack in my younger days, nearly causing the car to slip—a lesson learned the hard way. After use, return it to its original spot to prevent accidents from rolling loose in the car.
I just bought a Magotan last year and was a bit nervous about using the jack as a beginner, but following the manual made it easy. Park the car, turn off the engine, engage the handbrake, and open the trunk to take out the jack—it's foldable, so you need to assemble the handle. There are small arrow marks under the car indicating the jacking points, usually hard spots near the tires. Align the jack and slowly turn the handle clockwise to lift the car, being careful not to raise it too high at once—just enough for the tire to be a finger's width off the ground. After changing the tire, remember to lower the car slowly by turning the handle counterclockwise, ensuring the wheel touches the ground before removing the jack. Common beginner mistakes include jacking at the wrong spot or lifting too quickly, which can damage the car or be dangerous. It's recommended to keep a pair of gloves handy for better grip and ease of operation.
