Esco 10316, Instruction Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
STAK - ABLE HYDRAULIC RAM KIT #10316
Problem Cause Solution
Cylinder will not extend or
extend completely
1. Pump release valve open
2. Couplers not fully tightened
3. Oil level in pump reservoir is
low
4. Pump or valve malfunction-
ing
5. Overload for cylinder
6. Cylinder piston rod binding
1. Fully tighten pump release valve
2. Fully tighten couplers
3. Fill oil in pump
4. Repair, or use another pump and valve
5. Change another cylinder with appropriate ca-
pacity
6. Check for dirt or leaks, change the damage
parts
Cylinder can not
maintain pressure
1. Leaky connection
2. Cylinder seals leaking
3. release valve not fully closed
4. Pump or valve malfunction-
ing
1. clean and reseal thread, tighten connection
2. Replace worn seals. Clean inside cylinder and
use clean hydraulic oil
3. Fully tightening the release valve
3. Repair, or use another pump and valve
Cylinder extends slower than
normal
1. Leaky connection.
2. Coupler not fully tightened.
3. Pump malfunctioning.
1. clean and reseal thread, tighten connection
2. Fully tighten couplers
3. Repair, or use another pump and valve
Cylinder extend in dithering 1. Air in cylinder
2. Cylinder piston rod binding.
1. bleed air
2. Check for dirt or leaks. Check for bent, misa-
ligned and worn parts
Cylinder leaks hydraulic oil 1. Leaky connection.
2. Worn or damaged seals
3. Cylinder damage.
1. clean and reseal thread, tighten connection
2. Replace worn seals, clean inside cylinder and
use clean hydraulic oil
3. Use new cylinder of contact with your nearest
Authorized ESCO Hydraulic Service Center.
Cylinder will not retract or
Retracts slower than normal
1. Pump release valve closed.
2. Couplers are not fully tight-
ened.
3. Pump reservoir is full
4. hose is blocked
5. Return spring is damaged
6. Cylinder damaged.
1. open release valve
2.Tightening the couplers
3. Drain hydraulic oil to correct level
4. clean or change hose
5. change return spring
6. Use new cylinder or contact your nearest Au-
thorized ESCO Hydraulic Service Center.
Please release pressure and disconnect hose(s) before making repair. Carefully inspect cylinders, couplers and hose
before use hydraulic equipment, if you find any damage on the couplers, hose, port threads and cylinders, please con-
tact our technical service department with any questions or issues by calling 800 - 352 - 9852.
Register your ESCO tool for warranty repairs at www.esco.net/warranty