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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The following information is intended as an aid in determining if problem exists.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Symptom
Possible Causes
Corrective Action
Bead Breaker not able to
· Oversize Rim
· Do not use on rims greater than 26''
grip the rim tightly.
· Tire is inflated
· Completely deflate the tire
Erratic action
· external leakage
· Contact service center
· Sticking or binding compo-
nents
Bead breaker not responding · loose Connections
· Tighten Connections
to pressurized fluid
· faulty Connections/
Couplers
· Replace connections/ couplers
· Loose Connections/
Couplers
· Tighten Connections/ couplers
· oil Level in pump is low
· Depressurize and fill the pump
· Pump is not operating
· Check pump's operating instruc-
tions
Bead breaker cannot close
or
· Oil level in pump is low
· Depressurize and fill the pump
shovel extends only partially
· Sticking or binding compo-
nents
· Contact service center
Bead breaker responds to
· Pump or valve malfunction-
ing
· Check pump's operating instruc-
tions
pressurized fluid, but does
not
· Seals leaking
· Contact service center
maintain pressure
Oil leaks
· Worn or damaged Seals
· Contact service center
Bead breaker will not open;
· Malfunctioning Coupler
· Depressurize pump and hose, re-
move
Shovel will not retract or
bead breaker and replace coupler
retracts slower than normal
· Pump reservoir overfilled
· Depressurize pump and hose, re-
move
bead breaker, drain fluid to proper
level
· Damage internally
· Contact service center
· Linkage binding
· Clean and lubricate moving parts
Shovel will not fully extend
· Oil Level in pump is low
· Depressurize pump and hose, re-
move
bead breaker, add fluid to proper
level
