Simplex G3 Manual

••• 8 •••
7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE - SOLUTION
Sporadic Cylinder Action: • Air in the hydraulic system. Bleed the hydraulic circuit.
• Check reservoir oil level.
Motor Will Not Start: • Have motor checked for proper operation.
• Have qualied electrician inspect for loose or faulty switch.
Noisy Operation: • Air in system.
• Be sure the oil reservoir is lled to normal level.
• Check all points where air might leak into system.
• Clogged or blocked intake screen.
Pump Oil is Over Heating: • Inspect for high pressure leakage at the pump (leaking at plug or
relief valve).
• Oil level is low. Fill reservoir to normal level, or retrot the pump with
larger reservoir or heat exchanger.
Pump Runs But Will Not Pump Oil: • Pump is not primed. Run pump a few minutes tipping from side to
side.
• Inspect to make sure that external adjustable relief valve is set
properly.
• Defective control valve, take to nearest Simplex Authorized Service
Center for repair.
• Incorrect motor rotation, take to nearest Simplex Authorized Service
Center for repair.
• Check to make sure the intake screen is not clogged. Clean if
needed.
• Check oil reservoir is low. Fill as needed.
• Oil viscosity is too high. Replace with SIMPLEX oil.

Simplex G3 Specifications

General

Brand	Simplex
Model	G3
Category	Water Pump
Language	English