Is There a Manual Override for the Dexter Self-Contained Hydraulic Jack

Updated 09/29/2025 | Published 09/13/2025

Question:

Is there a manual override?

asked by: Jacqueline G

Expert Reply:

Hey Jacqueline!

The Dexter Self-Contained Hydraulic Jack # DX72CR manual didn't have anything in it about a manual override, but in looking at the photos, the rubber plug on top of the cover should be where the manual override is located. Try removing the plug and seeing if there is something there that you can fit a socket around.

Let me know what you find either way! I'm interested in figuring this out as well!

expert reply by: Jon G

Rubber Plug on Top of Dexter Hydraulic Jack
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Jon G.

9/29/2025

Hey Jacqueline, did you find the manual override under the rubber plug on your Dexter Hydraulic Jack? I'm eager to know what you discovered, as it could help others with the same question.