7-6 Publication: 0028607
TROUBLESHOOTING
7
Tailgate Leaking tailgate Tailgate unlatched
Latch tailgate.
Damaged gasket Replace gasket.
Dirt around gasket or
mating surface on tailgate
Clean gasket and mating surface of
tailgate.
Damaged gasket retainer
or tailgate surface
Repair or replace.
Tailgate will not close Front or curbside panel
MODE rocker switch not
set to DUMP
Set MODE rocker switch on control
panel to DUMP.
Ejector plate not fully
retracted (obstruction)
• Retract ejector plate.
• Clean debris from in front of
ejector plate.
• Clean ejector plate guides.
Wireless/Wired pendant
not working
• Check transmitter/receiver
communication.
• Test other body functions.
No hydraulic oil pressure • Velocity fuse in protection mode.
• See “Hydraulics” function in this
table.
Hydraulic line pinched,
plugged, or broken
Securely support tailgate, slowly
disconnect hydraulic hoses, and
replace failed hose.
Hydraulic cylinders failed Replace hydraulic cylinders.
Tailgate latch will not
close
Dirt or material
accumulated on collar,
shaft, roller, or tailgate
surface
Remove all accumulated dirt and
material.
Rollers or shaft are
binding or frozen
Lubricate rollers and shaft. Free
binding parts.
Ejector plate Ejector plate will not
move
Control panel MODE
rocker switch not set to
DUMP
Set MODE rocker switch on control
panel to DUMP.
Ejector plate not fully
retracted
Home proximity switch
not sensing it fully
retracted
• Clear out debris in front of ejector
plate.
• Proximity bracket out of
adjustment.
• Proximity switch is defective.
• See Table 7-2: Electrical
Troubleshooting.
Debris in front of the
ejector plate
Clean out debris tank.
Ejector plate guides worn • Ejector plate needs adjustment.
• The slide pads need replacement.
Table 7-1: Mechanical Troubleshooting (Continued)
Function Symptom Probable Cause Solution