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0221 TH-1785

H-1785, H-2507

1-800-295-5510

uline.com

SCISSOR LIFT TRUCK

TROUBLESHOOTING

OPERATING ISSUE

CAUSES

RECOMMENDATIONS

The forks do not lift to 

maximum height.

Not enough hydraulic oil.

Add more oil.

The forks do not raise.

Not enough hydraulic oil.

The oil has impurities.

Discharge valve is out of adjustment.

Air in the hydraulic oil.

Add more oil.

Change the oil.

Adjust the setting screw. 

Expel the air. 

The forks do not descend. The rod and the cylinder are deformed 

from a seriously unbalanced load.

A part has been broken or been 

deformed from an unbalanced load.

The setting screw is not in the correct 

position.

Replace the rod or cylinder.

 

Repair or replace component.

 

Adjust the setting screw. 

Leaks

Seals worn out or damaged.

Some parts may be cracked or worn 

out.

Replace seals with new ones. 

Check and replace with new ones.

The forks descend without 

being lowered.

Impurities in the oil cause the discharge 

valve to fail to close.

Air in the oil.

Seals worn or damaged.

Discharge valve is out of adjustment.

Change the oil.

 

Expel the air. 

Replace with new ones.

Adjust the setting screw. 

 

NOTE: Do not attempt to repair the Scissor Lift Truck unless you are trained and authorized to do so.

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