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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Cause
1. Incorrect voltage to motor.
2. Bad wiring connections.
3. Motor up switch burned out.
4. Overhead limit switch burned out.
5. Motor windings burned out.
1. Open lowering valve.
2. Pump sucking air.
3. Suction tube off pump.
1. Motor running on low voltage.
2. Debris in lowering valve.
3. Improper relief valve
adjustment.
1. Debris in check valve seat.
2. Debris in lowering valve seat.
3. External oil leaks.
1. Air mixed with oil.
2. Air mixed with oil suction.
3. Oil return tube loose.
1. Equalizer cables out of adjustment.
2. Liftinstalledonunleveloor.
1. Holes drilled oversize.
2. Concreteoorthicknessorholding
strength not sufficient.
1. Latch shafts rusted. (Usually occurs
on outside installations or in high
humidity areas such as vehicle wash
bays.)
2. Latch spring broken.
3. Air valve stuck open.
1. No air supply.
2. Air valve stuck closed.
3. Air leak.
1. Fluid level may be low.
Remedy
1. Supply correct voltage to motor.
2. Repair and insulate all connections.
3. Replace switch.
4. Replace switch.
5. Replace motor.
1. Repair or replace lowering valve.
2. Tighten all suction line fittings.
3. Replace suction tube.
1. Supply correct voltage to motor.
2. Clean lowering valve.
3. Adjust relief valve.
1. Clean check valve.
2. Clean lowering valve.
3. Repair external leaks.
1. Change oil to Dexron III ATF
or equivalent.
2. Tighten all suction line fittings.
3. Reinstall oil return tube.
1. Adjust equalizer cables to correct
tension.
2. Shim lift to level columns (Not to exceed
12.7mm).Ifover12.7mm,breakoutoor
and level per lift installation instructions.
1. Relocate lift using a new bit to drill holes.
2. Break out old concrete and re-pour new
pads for lift per lift installation instruction.
1. Remove covers, oil latch mechanism.
Depress latch release toggle several
times to allow oil to coat shaft.
2. Replace broken spring.
3. Cycle toggle, replace valve if necessary.
1. Check tubing and compressor.
2. Cycle toggle, replace valve if
necessary.
3. Check tubing.
1. Checkuidlevelandbleedbothcylinders
per lift installation instructions.
Trouble
Motor does not run.
Motor runs but will not raise lift.
Motor runs—raises unloaded lift but
will not raise vehicle.
Lift slowly settles down.
Slow lifting speed or oil blowing out
filler breather cap.
Lift going up unlevel.
Anchors will not stay tight.
Locking latches do not engage.
Locking latches do not disengage.
If lift stops short of full rise or
chatters.
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