Troubleshooting 333
Troubleshooting Guide
This troubleshooting guide will help identify the most commonly seen problems on the EXPERT™.
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.
NOTE: Only qualified staff must be allowed to perform troubleshooting tasks on the EXPERT™.
IMPORTANT: You must ensure that all safety features are properly maintained and all related procedures are
applied, such as the lockout/tagout procedure (see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on
page 14).
Problem Possible causes Solution
Insufficient packing ratio Low oil pressure See Hydraulic Pressures on page 288.
Packer hydraulic cylinders
internally bypassing
See Detecting Cylinder Internal Leaks
on page 285.
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 283.
Hydraulic pressure too low or
too high
See Hydraulic Pressures on page 288.
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 235 (see Emptying Hydraulic
Tank on page 280).
Contaminated oil Clean the strainer and change the
return filter element. Fill with clean
oil. See Cleaning Strainer on
page 280, Replacing Filter Elements
on page 282, and Replacing
Hydraulic Oil on page 283.
Foaming oil Low oil level Add oil to the required level. See
Replacing Hydraulic Oil on page 283.
Air entering the system Tighten all hose and pipe
connections between the pump and
the hydraulic tank.
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