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Item 63995
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troubleshooting
tO prEVEnt SEriOuS inJury:
use caution when troubleshooting a malfunctioning ram.
completely resolve all problems before use.
If the solutions presented in the
Troubleshooting guide do not solve the problem, have a qualified technician inspect and repair the ram before use.
after the ram is repaired: test it carefully without a load by raising it and lowering it fully, checking for
proper operation, BEFOrE rEturninG tHE raM tO OpEratiOn.
DO nOt uSE a DaMaGED Or MaLFunctiOninG raM!
pOSSiBLE SyMptOMS
prOBaBLE SOLutiOn
(Make certain that the jack is not supporting
a load while attempting a solution.)
Pump
stroke feels
spongy
Piston will
not lift all
the way
Handle
moves up
when ram
is under
load
Fluid
leaking
from filler
plug
X
Check that Release Valve is closed fully.
X
Valves may be blocked and may not
close fully. To flush the valves:
1. Lower the piston and securely close the Release Valve.
2. Manually lift the piston several inches.
3. Open the release valve and force the
piston down as quickly as possible.
X
X
Ram may be low on fluid. Check the
fluid level and refill if needed.
Ram may require bleeding - see instructions on page 8.
X
Unit may have too much hydraulic fluid inside,
check fluid level and adjust if needed.
record product’s Serial number Here:
note:
If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
note:
Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,
and are not available individually as replacement parts.
