JLG 80HX, Service Maintenance Manual

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SECTION 3 - TROUBLESHOOTING
3-18 – JLG Lift – 3120863
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Table 3-6.Electrical System - Troubleshooting
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
PLATFORM CONTROLS.
No power to platform controls.
15 Amp self-reset circuit breaker open. Check footswitch to ensure that both switches
are making contact when pedal is depressed.
Repair or replace footswitch as necessary.
Contact block in footswitch malfunctioning. Repair, replace or adjust contact block as
required.
Faulty power circuit wiring. Check wiring continuity. Refer to proper wiring
diagram.
Select switch in wrong position. Place select switch to correct position.
ENGINE STARTER SYSTEM.
Starter will not crank.
Discharged battery or loose battery terminals. Check and charge battery or replace battery as
necessary. Clean and secure battery terminals.
Starter relay faulty or faulty relay connections. Using a test meter, check relay coil terminals for
presence of electrical power and for energization
of relay coil. Also check relay terminals for cor-
rect switching of contacts. Replace relay as nec-
essary.
Malfunctioning starter solenoid or motor. Replace solenoid or motor in accordance with
applicable manufacturer’s manual.
Malfunctioning ignition switch. Using a test meter, check ignition switch for cor-
rect switching of contacts. Replace switch as
necessary.
Faulty ignition and/or starter circuit wiring. Check wiring continuity. See proper wiring dia-
gram.
Faulty start lockout system. See correct wiring diagram.
Faulty start switch. Replace switch.
Engine continues to crank.
Faulty ignition and/or starter circuit wiring. Check wiring continuity. See proper wiring dia-
gram.
Malfunctioning starter solenoid or motor. Replace solenoid or motor in accordance with
applicable manufacturer’s manual.
Faulty start switch. Replace switch.