Snorkel SL26-01 Series Operating Manual

Chapter 11 – Troubleshooting
48 SL30SL – 8210037
Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
Constant tone alarm sounds while
the engine is running.
High engine temperature. Lower the platform and turn the en-
gine off to let it cool. Do not restart the
engine until the cause of overheating
has been corrected.
Low oil pressure. Lower the platform and turn the
engine off. Do not restart the engine
until the cause of low oil pressure has
been corrected.
No alternator current/broken fan
belt.
Turn the engine off. Do not restart the
engine until the cause of no alterna-
tor current has been corrected or the
fan belt has been replaced.
Constant tone alarm sounds and
engine shuts off.
High engine temperature. Let the engine cool. Do not restart
the engine until the cause of over-
heating has been corrected.
Low oil pressure. Do not restart the engine until the
cause of low oil pressure has been
corrected. The engine can be re-
started with low oil pressure, but it
will only run for a few seconds before
it shuts off again.
Engine or pump failure. Manually stow the machine using the
emergency lowering knob.
Electrical system malfunction. Manually stow the machine using the
emergency lowering knob.
All functions stop working. Low uid level in reservoir. Check uid level. Add correct type of
uid if necessary.
Engine or pump failure. Manually stow the machine using the
emergency lowering knob.
Electrical system malfunction. Manually lower the boom using the
emergency lowering knob.
Lower controls do not work. On/off switch is in the off position. Place switch in the on position.
Emergency stop buttons at lower
and upper controls are in the off
position.
At the lower and upper controls,
twist the emergency stop switch
clockwise.
Upper controls do not work. On/off switch is in the off position. Place switch in the on position.
Emergency stop buttons at lower
and upper controls are in the off
position.
At the lower and upper controls,
twist the emergency stop switch
clockwise.
Lift and drive functions seem slug-
gish.
Hydraulic oil is cold and thick. Use cold weather hydraulic oil as
recommended for weather condi-
tions. Warm oil before operating the
machine.
Platform drifts down. The emergency lowering knob is
open.
Push the emergency lowering knob
inward to close the valve.
Hydraulic system malfunction. Stow the machine and do not oper-
ate until repairs are made.
Platform will not raise and alarm is
sounding.
Machine not on a level surface. Lower the platform and drive to a
level surface or use the speed level
to level the platform.

Snorkel SL26-01 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snorkel
Model	SL26-01 Series
Category	Lifting Systems
Language	English