Chapter 11 – Troubleshooting
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Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
Machine will not climb a 35
percent grade.
Drive range selector is not in the low
position.
Place the switch in the low (turtle)
position.
Only slow drive speed works. Platform elevated above 7 to 8 feet
(2.1 to 2.4 m).
Normal operation, lower platform to drive
machine at faster speed.
Drive range selector is in the low
(turtle) position.
Place the switch in the high (rabbit)
position.
Machine will not steer. Joystick interlock switch not
engaged.
Engage the interlock switch before op-
erating the steer switch.
Wheels won’t turn when
winching or pushing.
Brakes are engaged.
Manually release the brakes using the
hand pump. Refer to Towing, Chapter 10.
Free-wheeling valve not in proper
position
Refer to Winching,
Chapter 9
.
Tilt alarm does not work. Platform is not raised more than
6′ (1.8 m).
Normal operation. The tilt alarm is not
active until the platform is raised more
than 6′ (1.8 m).
Battery charger does not indi-
cate a reading when charging
batteries.
No source of power. Make sure power source is plugged in
and turned on.
Faulty batteries or charger. Stow the machine and do not operate
until repairs are made.
Hydraulic fl uid temperature of
160°F (71°C) or more.
Prolonged driving or platform op-
eration.
Stop operation until fl uid cools.
High pressure fl uid return to res-
ervoir caused by kinked or twisted
hose.
Remove the kink or twist from the hose.
Let fl uid cool before resuming operation.
Hydraulic system component failure. Stow the machine and do not operate
until repairs are made.
Severe hydraulic leak.
Failure of hose, tube, fi tting, seal, etc.
Stow the machine and do not operate
until repairs are made.
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