L401 & L404 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Troubleshooting 
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6. Troubleshooting 
6.1 Troubleshooting Chart 
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE  SOLUTION 
Circuit breaker or fuse blown in shop 
power panel. 
 
Locate shop power panel and 
restore power.  If overload repeats 
due to lift operation, contact factory 
service representative. 
Lift does not operate. 
Hydraulic system malfunction.  Contact factory service 
representative. 
Low hydraulic fluid reservoir.  Lower lift, check hydraulic fluid level, 
and fill. Determine reason for low 
hydraulic fluid level. 
Overhead obstruction to vehicle.  Lower lift and remove obstruction. 
Voltage supply low.  Contact factory service 
representative.
 
“Raise” button depressed, 
motor runs but lift will not rise 
to full height. 
Hydraulic system malfunction.  Contact factory service 
representative.
 
Vehicle is beyond 14,000 lb. (L401) or 
16,000 lb. (L404) capacity. 
Do not attempt to raise vehicles in 
excess of lift capacities. 
“Raise” button depressed, 
motor runs, lift does not move. 
Electrical/Hydraulic control 
malfunction. 
Contact factory service 
representative.
 
Runways continue to rise after 
“Raise” button is released. 
Electrical control malfunction.  Turn circuit breaker “Off” at shop 
power panel. Contact factory service 
representative. 
One or more lock latches still 
engaged on the lock ladder. 
Raise lift more before pressing 
“Latch Retract” button. 
Air control malfunction.  Check air supply and hoses. 
Indicator broken.  Contact factory service 
representative. 
“Latch Retract” button pressed, 
indicator does not change to 
green. 
Leak in the air circuit.  Check air circuit and repair any 
leaks. Contact factory service 
representative.