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P/N: 192065084 Rev AA March 2020
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Symptom
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective Action
Hoist is hard to operate in either direction.
1. Load chain worn long to gauge, thus binding
between liftwheel and chain guide.
1. Check chain, (See page 7) and replace
if worn excessively.
2. Load chain rusty, corroded or clogged with
foreign matter such as cement or mud.
2. Clean chain by tumble polishing or using a
non-acid or non-caustic type solvent. Check
chain for gouges, damaged or bent links.
Lubricate with Lubriplate
®
Bar and Chain Oil
10-R (Fiske Bros. Refining Co.) or equal lubricant.
3. Bushings clogged with matter such as cement
or dust.
3. Disassemble and clean liftwheel bushings and
bushings in gear cover and side plate (gear side).
Any parts worn excessively should be replaced.
4. Lever binding.
4. Clean by removing any foreign matter which may
be between the lever and the brake cover.
5. Brake parts corroded or clogged with
foreign matter.
5. Disassemble brake and clean thoroughly (by wiping
with a cloth - not by washing in a solvent). Replace
ratchet assembly if too gummy, worn or scored.
Keep brake surfaces clean and dry.
6. Liftwheel pockets clogged with foreign matter or
worn excessively causing chain to bind between
liftwheel and chain guide.
6. Clean out pockets and use if not worn excessively.
Replace liftwheel if pockets are worn.
7. Liftwheel twisted or bent - gear teeth bent.
7. Excessive overload had been applied.
Replace damaged parts.
Hoist is hard to operate in down direction.
1. Brake parts corroded or clogged with
foreign matter.
1. Disassemble brake and clean thoroughly (by wiping
with a cloth - not by washing in a solvent). Replace
ratchet assembly if too gummy, worn or scored.
Keep brake surfaces clean and dry.
2. Chain binding.
2. Check chain, (See page 7) and replace if worn
excessively. Clean chain by tumble polishing or us-
ing a non-acid or non-caustic type solvent. Check
chain for gouges, damaged or bent links. Lubricate
with Lubriplate
®
Bar and Chain Oil 10-R (Fiske
Bros. Refining Co.) or equal lubricant.
Hoist is hard to operate in up direction.
1. Chain binding.
1. Check chain, (See page 7) and replace if worn
excessively. Clean chain by tumble polishing or us-
ing a non-acid or non-caustic type solvent. Check
chain for gouges, damaged or bent links. Lubricate
with Lubriplate
®
Bar and Chain Oil 10-R (Fiske
Bros. Refining Co.) or equal lubricant.
2. Overload.
2. Reduce load or use correct capacity unit.
