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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
ALL TSG MODELS
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
The motor is running, but the
platform will not go up, or
reach floor of vehicle or gate
will not lift rated load.
1. Insufficient oil in power unit
tank.
2. Lowering valve stuck
partially or fully open.
3. Power unit relief valve is set
too low.
1. Fill tank.
2. Clean or replace.
3. Turn screw in all the way,
then back off one turn.
The platform will not go up or
reach floor level and the
motor does not run.
1. Battery is low.
2. Power line is loose.
3. Poor switch connections.
4. Cab switch is turned off.
5. Defective starter solenoid.
6. Tripped circuit breaker.
1. Recharge the batteries.
2. Check the connection, if
loose tighten. Also, check
for corrosion and clean if
necessary.
3. See #2.
4. Turn the switch on.
5. Replace part.
6. Reset the circuit breaker.
Platform will not lower.
1. Battery is low.
2. Bad ground or electrical
connection.
3. Lowering valve is bad.
1. Recharge the batteries.
2. Check for corrosion and
tighten.
3. Check the coil.
Platform creeps downward.
1. Defective cylinder or piston
seal.
2. Lowering valve is not
seating or is partially open.
1. Remove breather –
activate to see if there is a
continuous flow of oil.
2. Clean and inspect.
Platform goes down slowly.
1. Lowering valve not fully
open or is clogged.
2. Lines are restricted or flow
control is clogged.
1. Clean and replace the
lowering valve.
2. Check for bent or pinched
lines. Clean or replace
the flow control.
Bent latch pin.
1. Latch block welded too far
from the latch pin-allows
mechanism to bounce.
2. Cylinder leaking.
1. Weld block 1/16 away
from pin.
2. Remove breather –
activate to see if there is a
continuous flow of oil.
Hydraulic oil leak from
cylinder rod end.
1. Loosen gland out.
2. Cylinder rod pitted.
1. Turn gland nut 1/2 turn –
do not over tighten.
2. Replace cylinder.
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