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Genesis GHG 16 - GHG 50 Handling Grapple
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
Slow Cylinder Speed
Problem
Cause
Check
Remedy
Slow cylinder speed.
Operating pressure
okay. 3,625 psi
(250 bar) minimum.
Carrier flow setting
is low.
Check flow output of
attachment hydraulic
circuit at 1000 psi
(69 bar).
Adjust control valve flow
adjustment of carrier.
Repair or replace the
carrier's pump.
Check attachment
cylinder packing.
Replace if required.
Slow cylinder speed.
Operating pressure
not okay. Less than
3,625psi (250 bar).
Carrier relief set
too low. Set below
3,800 psi (262 bar).
Measure the excavator
circuit relief valve
pressure with the shut-
off valve closed.
Adjust or replace the
carrier's circuit relief
valve.
Attachment
counterbalance
valve cartridge.
Check the counter-
balance valve cartridge
for tightness.
Tighten the counter-
balance valve cartridge.
Check the O-rings and
backup rings of the
counterbalance valve
cartridge.
Replace the O-rings
and backup rings of the
counterbalance valve
cartridge.
If additional assistance is required, call the Genesis Service Department at 715-395-5252.
Jaw Drift
• Some drift may be experienced depending on the GHG's position.
• Acceptable drift may occur over a number of minutes.
• Rapid drift may indicate a problem with the GHG's cylinder, rotary joint assembly or the
carrier’s hydraulic circuit.
Determine if Jaw Drift is Occurring from a Bad Cylinder or the Carrier
Remove the hoses from the joint fittings on the outside of the GHG's frame and close the shut-off
valves on the carrier.
Cap the joint fittings (#12 JIC).
If the jaw drifts, the problem is coming from the GHG's cylinder or rotary joint assembly. If no drift
occurs, the problem is in the carrier’s main control valve. Drift due to internal leakage of the
carrier’s main control valve may be inherent to the carrier and not solvable.