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309136
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Pump output low on both strokes
Restricted air or hydraulic lines
Clear any obstructions; be sure all
valves are open; increase pressure.
Empty fluid supply
Refill and reprime pump. In an air-pow-
ered system, use pump runaway valve.
Clogged fluid outlet line, valves, etc.
Clear.
Worn packings
Tighten packing nut; replace all pack-
ings.
Pump output low on only one stroke Held open or worn check valve
Check and repair.
Worn piston packings
Replace.
No output
Improperly installed ball check valves Check and correct; see page 22, start-
ing at step 24.
Pump operates erratically
Exhausted fluid supply
Refill and reprime pump. In an air-pow-
ered system, use pump runaway valve.
Held open or worn check valves
Check and repair.
Worn piston packings
Replace.
Excessive hydraulic fluid supply pres-
sure to Viscount motor
See hydraulic motor manual, 308048.
Pump does not operate
Restricted air or hydraulic power sup-
ply lines
Clear any obstructions; be sure all shut-
off valves are open; increase pressure.
Exhausted fluid supply
Refill and reprime pump.
Clogged fluid outlet line, valves, etc.
Clear.
Damaged air motor or hydraulic motor See motor manual.
Fluid dried on piston rod
Disassemble and clean pump. Stop
pump at bottom of stroke.
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