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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The following information is intended as an aid in determining if problem exists. For repair service, contact Omega
service center in your area.
Symptom
Possible Causes
Corrective Action
Ram will not extend, or respond to
pressurized fluid
• Overload condition
• Release valve not closed
• Remedy overload condition.
• Ensure release valve closed
Ram responds to pressurized
fluid, but system does not maintain
pressure
• Overload condition
• Release valve not closed
• Hydraulic unit malfunction
• Remedy overload condition
• Ensure release valve closed
• Contact
Service Center
Ram will not return fluid to pump
• Malfunctioning coupler, damaged
application
• Reservoir overfilled
•
Secure load by other means. Open
release valve, depressurize pump
and hose, remove application and
replace coupler
• Secure load by other means, open
release valve, depressurize pump
and hose, remove application, then
drain fluid to proper level
Ram will not fully extend (cylinder
or spreader)
• Fluid level low
• Secure load by other means, open
release valve, depressurize pump
and hose, remove application, then
add fluid to proper level
Poor performance
• Fluid level low
• Air trapped in system
• Ensure proper fluid level
• Perform
Bleeding Air from System
procedure (page 4)
