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BA 50Z3/6003 en – Edition 4.3 * * 5003b410.fm
Troubleshooting
4.4 Troubleshooting the central lubrication system (option)
Problem
Possible causes
Remedy
Pump does not work
Malfunctioning integrated electronic controls
Replace the controls and the cap
Electric line interrupted
Replace the electric line
Malfunctioning pump
Replace the pump
Pump works but does not supply
grease
Air inclusions in piston
Bleed the pump
Level too low
Fill up the tank
Malfunctioning pump element
Replace the pump element
No grease rims on
all
lubrication points
Pump does not work
See “Pump does not work”
Breaks too long or lubrication time too short
Shorten breaks or increase lubrication time
System clogged
See “Grease escapes by the pressure limit-
ing valve”
No grease rims on
some
lubrication
points
Burst or leaky supply lines to secondary distributor Replace the lines
Leaky threaded fittings
Retighten or replace the threaded fittings
Reduced pump speed
High system pressure
Check system bearings
Low ambient temperatures
No damage (intermediate lubrication once
or twice if necessary)
System pressure too high
Detect and eliminate clogging
Grease escapes by the pressure limit-
ing valve
System pressure too high
Detect and eliminate clogging
Clogged distributor
Replace the distributor
System clogged
Repair clogged/stuck bearings
Malfunctioning valve spring
Replace the pressure limiting valve
Summary of Contents for 50Z3
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Page 190: ...4 12 BA 50Z3 6003 en Edition 4 3 5003b410 fm Troubleshooting ...
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Page 265: ...BA 50Z3 6003 en Edition 4 3 5003b610 fm 6 11 Specifications 6 16 Dimensions model 50Z3 ...
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