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Troubleshooting Guide
Hydraulic Problems
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Troubleshooting Guide
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6.7
Hydraulic Problems
WARNING!
Before performing service near moving parts such as
blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to
the OFF (0) position and remove the key. Failure to follow this could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
Disconnect the negative battery terminal cable
. Failure
to follow this could result in death or serious injury.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Power feed is jerky, but power
feed motor runs properly at all
speeds.
Track rollers do not turn
smoothly and easily with very
little play with weight removed
Replace track roller wheel bear-
ings
Track cover is not bent or
touching the top rail
Repair or replace track cover
Track wiper has sawdust
buildup
Debris (sap, rust, etc.) on rails
Clean rails.
Power feed chain is rusty or
too tight
Adjust and clean chains.
Power feed belt not properly
tightened
Power feed shaft moves in/out
or side to side
Replace power feed shaft bearings
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
You can actuate any hydrau-
lic handle, but get no
response from the pump.
Power strip not providing
contact to power to the pump
Check carriage position. Check contact
and strip for tarnish or loose wires.
Clean as necessary
Poor ground connection
Check ground connection between
pump and saw frame and between bat-
tery negative contact and lower rail.
Check contact and rail for tarnish or
loose wires. Clean as necessary
Blown fuse
Replace
Low or dead battery
Test battery amperage capability (such
as low battery charge, low alternator
ouput, defective voltage regulator, bad
battery cell, battery age deterioration,
etc.). Replace or recharge as necessary