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9.0 Trouble Shooting
Trouble
Cause
Remedy
Pump runs but lift will
not rise after contacting
load.
Lift loaded beyond capacity.
Fluid leak at pump, hose or
cylinder.
Wrong pump installed on lift.
Pump malfunction.
Pump low on fluid.
Do not exceed capacity of lift list
on tag.
Repair leak, refill reservoir.
Verify pressure rating of pump
on label.
Contact customer service to
have pump serviced.
Lower Jackbeam and check
fluid level. Replenish if required.
Pump will not start when
Raise Lever is pushed.
Insufficient air supply at pump.
Leak in air supply line.
Restriction in air line (i.e. Kink)
Malfunctioning air motor.
Pump requires 90 – 140 psi of
shop air @5-10CFM
Locate and correct leak.
Locate and correct restriction.
Contact customer service to
have pump serviced.
Pump runs but will not
lift to full height
Pump low on fluid.
Lower Jackbeam and check
fluid level. Replenish if required.
Lift does not hold
pressure and will slowly
descend.
Fluid leak at pump, hose or
cylinder.
Lowering valve damaged.
Pump malfunction.
Repair leak, refill reservoir.
Replace damaged or missing
parts.
Contact customer service to
have pump serviced.
Lift lowers slowly or not
at all.
Mechanical Safety is engaged.
Restriction in hydraulic system.
Lack of grease
Release mechanical safety.
Contact customer service to
have lift serviced.
Apply grease to top and bottom
slide block areas
If Jackbeam is in the raised position and will not come down,
ensure that the mechanical safety is engaged prior to
servicing the lift. Failure to do so can cause vehicle damage
and/or personal injury.
