TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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Squeaking noise when underway.
Moving Components or Accessories
will not move.
Seats moving fore and aft – on
seats equipped with fore and aft
adjustment.
Seat is topping. Ride is rough and
erratic. Noise heard or shock felt
when seat comes to top of travel.
Seat is “bucking off” occupant.
Height Adjust not working – on
seats equipped with height
adjustment.
Height Adjust or Deck Track will not
move.
Clanging sound when underway.
Add Sailkote Lubricant to roller
guide.
Tighten loose components.
Remove rear cover and grease shock
shaft with grease or LPS 1.
Disassemble if necessary and
lubricate with marine grade grease.
Check that added screws or
equipment are not interfering with
normal seat or accessory movement.
Check that parts are not bent or
loose.
Turn and twist Deck Track Knob.
Replace broken components.
Reduce air pressure with BLEED
button on pump.
Check components for operation and
replace if necessary.
Adjust track cars as per instructions.
Always wear seat belts and secure
belts when not in use.
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Roller Guide needs lubrication.
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Loose components.
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Shock Absorber shaft is dry.
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Bearing or sliding mechanism is
corroded, dry or binding.
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Unauthorized modification of
components or installation of
screws that are jamming
components of roller guide.
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Deck Track Lock not engaged.
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Deck Track Lock is broken.
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Too much air pressure.
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Cable to locking gas spring is
damaged or broken.
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Track cars are damaged or out
of adjustment.
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Seat belt buckles not secure.
CONDITION
CAUSE
REMEDY
Seat is lower than normal or will
not pressurize.
Attach pump and add air as per this
manual – fill to 150 PSI.
Check system for leaks.
Apply soapy water to system
connections and look for bubbles.
Tighten or replace offending parts.
Seal with Loctite.
Remove air fill valve and replace
with new one from auto supply
store or from SHOCKWAVE.
Remove all plumbing and install air fill
valve directly to shock absorber. This
will by-pass all hoses and systems
and will allow the seat to be operated
until the system can be repaired.
Replace shock absorber. This
happens only on extremely rare
occasions.
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Seat Pressure is too low.
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Leak in system.
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Worn or corroded fill valve.
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Defective system plumbing.
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Defective shock absorber.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
