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OPERATION MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptoms
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Hydraulic Ram will
not push or pull the
load.
1. Release Valve on Hydraulic Pump
not tightly closed.
2. Overload condition.
3. Air trapped in Hydraulic Pump
system.
4. Hydraulic Pump oil level low.
5. Loose connection from Hydraulic
Pump to Hydraulic Ram.
1. Close Release Valve tightly.
2. Do not exceed maximum PSI or range of travel
for Hydraulic Ram.
3. Purge air from Hydraulic Pump system.
4. Add oil to proper level.
5. Make sure connection from Hydraulic Pump to
Hydraulic Ram is secure.
Hydraulic Ram will
push or pull, but
will not maintain
pressure.
1. Release Valve on Hydraulic Pump
not tightly closed.
2. Overload condition.
3. Hydraulic Pump or Hydraulic
Ram malfunction.
1. Close Release Valve tightly.
2. Do not exceed maximum PSI or range of travel
for Hydraulic Ram.
3. Have a qualified service technician check out
1he Hydraulic Pump and/or Hydraulic Ram.
Handle
kick-back
Dirt in the return check valve
Flush the system
Poor
performance
• Fluid level low
• Air trapped in system
• Ensure proper fluid level
• Bleed air from system
Ram bleeds off after
lift
• Release valve not tightly closed
• Dirt in pump’s return check valve
• Hydraulic unit malfunction
• Ensure release valve tightly closed
• Flush the system
• Replace ram/pump or, contact service center
Ram will not lower
after unloading
• Reservoir overfilled
• Damage coupler
• Bent plunger/ ram damaged
• Drain fluid to proper level
• Replace coupler
• Replace ram
If the kit develops a problem, review the trouble shooting section below to find a fix for the
problem. If the problem cannot be solved then contact your dealer for help or to book a
service appointment.
