Chapter 14. Operator's Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
All of the ac tions de scribed in this chap ter may be
per formed by an EPV16 op er a tor, a trained and
qual i fied ser vice tech ni cian is not re quired.
The first col umn, of the fol low ing chart, lists some
com mon prob lems en coun tered by EPV16 op er a -
tors.
The sec ond col umn lists some of the causes for
each prob lem. The third col umn lists rem e dies.
Any problem that cannot be fixed by actions
listed below should be referred to a trained
and qualified EPV16 service technician.
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Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine will not crank.
1. Flat battery.
Replace / charge battery.
2. Electrical circuit
protection fuse has
blown.
Rplace the fuse, then try to start the engine. If
it will not start, refer the problem to a qualified
service technician.
3. Loose battery terminals . Tighten battery leads at battery.
Engine cranks but will
not start.
1. Out of fuel.
Fill the engine with the correct type / grade of
fuel.
2. Fuel tap off.
Locate fuel tap on engine and turn to ON.
Engine runs but no
outrigger function.
1. Leg / boom switch in
lower control box
incorrectly set
Switch to
Stabilisers
to operate stabilisers.
Engine runs but no
boom function.
1. Speed control set too
SLOW. Electric Controls
only
Turn
Speed Control
C.W. until function
starts.
2. Stabilisers not set
correctly.
All stabilisers must be set on firm ground
before boom functions will operate.
3. Lack of hydraulic oil.
A. Check hydraulic system for leaks.
B. Top up the oil tank with the correct type
/ grade of hydraulic oil.
Bleed down at platform
inoperative.
Electric Controls only
1. Flat battery.
A. Charge / replace the battery.
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Operator Troubleshooting Chart
CAUTION
