Hydraulic Crimping Tools
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KuDos Mechanical
Troubleshooting
The fitting cannot
be crimped:
Handle is stuck or
can’t release the
pressure:
Piston action is slow
or spongy:
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1. One or more tool parts require repair. Replace
the parts immediately to prevent serious personal
injury or property damage.
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2. Applied fitting is over-specification.
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3. Insufficient hydraulic fluid. Follow steps on page
10 to add fluid.
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4. The cylinder piston might be deformed after
crimping an off-center fitting, or from the tool
being used in a manner for which it was not
intended.
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1. Clean the moving handle to remove impedi-
ments.
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2. Pressure can be released by pressing down the
release lever manually.
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3. Torsional spring is stuck: Contact your KuDos®
service representatives.
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1. There is air in the hydraulic system. Follow steps
on page 10 to expel any air in the system.
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2. Insufficient hydraulic fluid. Follow steps on page
10 to add fluid.
