IMT TH36K164, Manual

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42 TH36K164 Manual #99905544
Tirehand Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE
Controls fail to respond. 
E-stop on remote pressed in.
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Remote not turned on.
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Pump not engaged - if supplied with electric clutch.
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Hydraulic oil supply is low.
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Hydraulic pressure line is ruptured.
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Suction line shut-off valve is obstructed.
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Faulty hydraulic pump.
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Incorrectly set relief valve.
Operation slows down. 
Hydraulic oil supply is low.
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Hydraulic pump is operating at a reduced speed.
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Relief valve is set too low.
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Pump or cylinder is worn.
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Pump is slipping due to excessive oil temperature. (This is a
factor which will increase with worn components.)
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Dirty filter.
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Inoperative valve spools.
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Obstructed cylinder holding valve.
Rotation control slowed or
erratic.
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Internal port orifices are clogged.
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Rotation gears are locked or damaged.
Arms and pads drift when
loaded and controls
neutralized. 
Hydraulic oil is bypassing at piston rings.
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Cylinder holding valves are defective or contaminated.
Unusual noise in operation. 
Pump cavitation due to low hydraulic oil supply.
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Loading is excessive.
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Restriction or collapse of suction line.
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Bypass settings on relief valve are too low.
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Relief valve is damaged.
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Valve closure is obstructed due to particle accumulation.
Side step chatters or slows.
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Bearings need lubrication.
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Mechanical damage to bracket.
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Lower cylinder damaged.
Arm chatter or noise.
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Arms need both internal and external lubrication.
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Bearing damaged.
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