Question

as soon as the vehicle is at the required height, a jack stand should be used. unlike a floor jack, a jack stand is completely mechanical. this characteristic provides greater safety. a jack stand has a maximum load capacity. the maximum load is often stated on a sticker, or stamped onto the jack stand. always select a jack stand that can handle the load. the vehicle should never remain lifted by the jack alone. the jack stand(s) take over the load of the vehicle in the following situations: should the floor jack collapse due to a mechanical defect. should the lifting arm drop down unintentionally due to a hydraulic failure. if an inappropriate lifting point was selected and cannot be safely and immediately lowered to the ground. if a jacking point is in worse condition than expected, and cant be safely and immediately lowered to the ground. this way, both damage to the vehicle and injuries to the technician can be prevented. the jack lifting arm and thus the support cup are lowered by twisting the operating handle. when lowering a vehicle, make sure there are no persons or any objects under the vehicle. how is the jack support cup lowered in many cases? by twisting the operating handle. by keeping the pedal pushed down. by moving the operating handle up and down. check

Explanation:

The text clearly states "The jack lifting arm and thus the support cup are lowered by twisting the operating handle." There is no mention of a pedal or moving the handle up - and - down for lowering the support cup.

Answer:

By twisting the operating handle.