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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Hydraulic cylinders
malfunctioning
Low hydraulic fluid level.
Check and replenish hydraulic fluid.
Improper hose hookup.
Check and correct hydraulic hose
connections.
Broken hydraulic line.
Check for leaks and replace line.
Quick disconnect coupler(s)
are not connected or “Flow
Check”.
Check coupler connections.
Replace coupler(s) if necessary.
Hydraulic hose blockage.
Check for evidence of damage to
hoses that would block flow of oil
between cylinders and control valve.
Hydraulic fluid leaking past
seals.
Replace seals.
Aeration of hydraulic fluid
(
generally indicated by foamy
appearance of fluid
)
Low hydraulic fluid level.
Check and refill hydraulic system to
proper level.
Hydraulic fluid foaming due to
improper hydraulic oil usage.
Refer to Power Unit’s manual and
replace hydraulic oil using
recommended hydraulic oil.
Hydraulic oil heating
Dirty oil.
Drain and refill oil, replace filter.
Partially plugged inlet filter.
Clean filter element.
Oil too light in hot weather.
Use recommended oil.
Damaged oil lines.
Replace oil lines.
External hydraulic fluid
leakage
Oil seals damaged.
Repair cylinder.
Broken oil lines.
Replace hose and check for leaks.
Loose hydraulic connection.
Tighten loose connections.
Slow or no motion
Cold hydraulic fluid.
Allow hydraulic fluid to warm up to
operating temperature.
Engine R.P.M. too slow.
Increase engine R.P.M.
Low hydraulic fluid supply.
Refer to Power Unit’s manual for
service recommendations.
Hydraulic hose restriction.
Check for evidence of restriction in
hydraulic hoses.
Insufficient lubrication.
Apply grease to sliding rail.
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