American-Lincoln Technology
FORM NO. 56041667 - 35
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GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine runs, but machine
will not move on level
ground
1. Foot pedal and/or linkage jammed or not
adjusted
2. Front wheels jammed or brakes locked
3. Hydraulic pump trouble
4. Rear wheel hydraulic motor, broken shaft
key, broken shaft, ect.
1. Add oil to reservoir
2. Check brakes
3. Check oil level, add SAE 5 (FORD
Type F) ATF, if required
4. See hydraulic CESSNA
Poor scrubbing
1. Worn scrubbing brushes
2. Incorrect method of operation
3. Wrong cleaning agent or mixture
4. Poor solution distribution
1. Inspect brushes. If worn to ½”
(1.3cm) or less, replace all 3 brushes
2. Check scrubbing procedures, brush
pressure, type of brush, solution flow,
& cleaning chemical used. For
extreme conditions double scrubbing
may be necessary.
3. Use A-L recommended materials
4. Clean out distribution tube & metering
holes to brushes. Check feed hose
& clean if necessary. Check valve &
cable control system.
1. Check pedal linkage
2. Check wheels and brakes
3. Check & repair pump, check tow valve.
See CESSNA information.
4. Check & repair. See Char-Lynn
information
Machine moves slowly
1. Low hydraulic oil level
2. Brake dragging
3. Hydraulic oil temp, too high
4. Worn hydraulic pump or drive wheel motor
Hydraulic pump making
excessive noise
1. Clogged inlet strainer or suction line
2. Air bubbles in hydraulic fluid
3. Hydraulic pump is worn or damaged
1. Clean inlet strainer. Drain & flush
reservoir, if oil is dirty. Refill with clean
SAE 5 (FORD Type F) ATF.
2. Check for low hydraulic fluid level,
leaking fittings or hoses
3. See CESSNA Pump Section