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FlowMaster™ Rotary Driven Electric Pump
Form 402753
Troubleshooting
Condition Possible Cause Corrective Action
Pump does not run. Pump is seized or damaged. Dismantle the pump and repair
defective or seized component. See
disassembly and assembly
procedure.
Pump speeds up or runs erratically. Low level of grease or reservoir 5H¿OOUHVHUYRLU
is empty
Follower plate is stuck and separated Check follower plate and container
from grease. for damage.
Pump piston or checks are worn. Disassemble the pump and repair.
Pump runs, but output is low. Pump speed set too low. Increase motor speed setting.
Faulty inlet (25, 27), faulty discharge Replace faulty components.
check (18, 19) or damaged o-rings (26).
Weepage from housing cover 30. Cup seal (15) or O-Ring (13b) wore out. Check the seals and replace if
necessary.
Pump becomes noisy. No crank case oil. Add crank case oil. Remove crankcase
cover (30a) from Pump Housing (67).
Oil level should be at the middle of
the crankshaft (37). Check dipstick
to verify.
If unit is used in cold climates, use
Mobil Arrow HFA Hydraulic Oil in
crankcase.
Worn wrist pin bushing (12). Check the bushings and replace if
necessary.
Pump dies not build pressure. Foreign material holding lower Dismantle & clear check. Consider
check open. installing inlet strainer (272180)
before returning pump to service.
Motor runs, but no pump outlet. Gearset or adapter shaft stripped or Dismantle and replace damaged
broken. part.
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