Ballymore PLD PLUS - Trouble Shooting

- TROUBLE SHOOTING
If the PLD malfunctions, follow these instructions:
Table 6: Trouble shooting
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REPAIR
Load can’t be lifted
Load weight too high
Lift only the max. capacity,
mentioned on the ID-plate
Battery discharged
Charge the battery
Lifting fuse faulty
Check and eventually replace
the lifting fuse
Hydraulic oil level too low
Check and eventually refill
hydraulic oil
Oil leakage
Repair the hoses and/or the
seals of the cylinder
Oil leakage from
air breathing
Excessive quantity of oil.
Reduce oil quantity.
Load can’t be
lowered
Dirty oil blocks control valve.
Check hydraulic oil and clean
control valve. Replace the oil if
necessary.
The solenoid valve for lowering is
not opened or is damaged.
Check or replace the valve for
lowering.
PLD does not start
Battery is charging
Charge the battery completely
and then remove the main
power plug from the electrical
socket.
Battery not connected
Connect the battery correctly
The fuse is faulty
Check and eventually replace
fuses
Battery discharged
Charge the battery
Combined emergency switch is
activated
De-activate the combined
emergency switch by pulling
the knob.
Tiller in the operating zone
Move the tiller to the
braking zone.
Only travelling in
one direction
The accelerator and the
connections are damaged.
Check the accelerator and the
connections.
The PLD only
travels very slowly
The battery is discharged.
Check the battery status at the
discharge indicator
The electromagnetic brake is
engaged.
Check the electromagnetic
brake
The relating tiller cables are
disconnected or damaged
Check the tiller cables and
connections.
The PLD starts up
suddenly
The controller is damaged.
Replace the controller.
The accelerator not moved back to
its neutral position.
Repair or replace the
accelerator.