174 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide
This troubleshooting guide will help identify the most commonly seen problems on the
A
UTOMIZER™. The table below will also provide the possible cause of the problem and give solutions
to resolve that problem.
For further information regarding customized options that might not be found in this
troubleshooting guide, contact LabriePlus.
Problem Possible causes Solution
Insufficient packing ratio Low oil pressure See Adjusting Pressure and Relief
Valves on page 139.
Packer hydraulic cylinders
internally bypassing
See Detecting Cylinder Internal Leaks
on page 157.
Defective pump Replace the pump.
Overheating hydraulic oil
(temperature above 77 °C
[180 °F])
Low oil level in the hydraulic
tank
Add oil to the required level. See
Replacing Hydraulic Oil on page 156.
Hydraulic pressure too low or
too high
See Adjusting Pressure and Relief
Valves on page 139.
Not the proper grade of oil
(that is too thin in hot
temperatures or too thick in
cold temperatures)
Change for oil indicated in
Recommended Lubricants on page 99
(see Emptying the Hydraulic Tank
on page 152).
Contaminated oil Clean the strainer and change the
return filter element. Fill with clean
oil. See Cleaning the Strainer on
page 153, Replacing Filter Elements
on page 154, and Replacing
Hydraulic Oil on page 156.
Restriction in the system Check all hydraulic components for
debris that could cause restriction in
the system. Have the pump
inspected by a specialist.
Foaming oil Low oil level Add oil to the required level. See
Replacing Hydraulic Oil on page 156.
Air entering the system Tighten all hose and pipe
connections between the pump and
the hydraulic tank.