MAINTENANCE
S-SERIES PRIVATE USE SERVICE MANUAL
SEPTEMBER 2020
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1.
LIFT TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE 3-2: LIFT OPERATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Hydraulic fluid leaks
Loose hydraulic fitting.
Make sure fitting is PROPERLY tightened.
Hydraulic component
defective.
Repairs must be made by an authorized Ricon service
technician before using lift.
Rollstop does not open
Obstruction of rollstop
release latch.
Raise lift and remove obstruction.
Lift functions
Abnormal
operation.
Obstruction in lifting
frame.
Remove obstruction and check for any damage
Backup pump manual
release valve OPEN.
Turn manual release valve CLOCKWISE until slightly
snug.
Hydraulic fluid may be
low.
While platform is at GROUND LEVEL, be certain that
pump hydraulic fluid level is maintained at required FULL
level. Add only Texaco 01554 Aircraft Hydraulic Oil or
equivalent U.S. mil spec H5606G fluid.
Air may be trapped in
hydraulic system.
Purge hydraulic system by operating lift through its
maximum range of travel for at least four complete
cycles. (For vehicles that do not use full travel of lift, the
maximum range of travel is accomplished by raising
vehicle on a service hoist or ramp.)
No
operation.
Control system circuit
breaker tripped.
Reset circuit breaker.
Backup pump manual
release valve is OPEN.
Turn manual release valve CLOCKWISE until slightly
snug. (CONTINUED)
Hydraulic hose or fitting
leak.
Contact an authorized Ricon service technician for
repair.
Hydraulic fluid may be
low.
While platform is at GROUND LEVEL, be certain that
pump hydraulic fluid level is maintained at required FULL
level. Add only Texaco 01554 Aircraft Hydraulic Oil or
equivalent U.S. mil spec H5606G fluid.
Air may be trapped in
hydraulic system.
Purge hydraulic system by operating lift through its
maximum range of travel for at least four complete
cycles. (For some vehicles, the maximum range of
travel is accomplished by raising vehicle on a service
hoist or ramp.)
END OF TABLE
2.
PUMP SOLENOID LED STATUS INDICATOR
