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HYDROSTATIC PUMP
CHECKING THE OIL TEMPERATURE
1. Maximum oil temperature should be 140ºF (60ºC).
2. The oil heater should be set to activate at an oil temperature below 100ºF (37.8ºC)
If adjustments on temperature are needed remove heater cap
and set dial to desired temperature.
3. The oil cooler has a fixed thermostat that is activated when temperature reaches
110ºF.
4. For cold weather start-up, always engage the vibrator several times to get the warm
oil circulating through the motor.
5. There is a high temperature cut off if the oil temperature rises above 150ºF. This will
shut down the pump.
6. Check the oil temperature at least once per shift. Record the value to understand the
normal oil temperature. If the oil temperature is above normal the system may have a
problem.
Items to check:
Is the cooler on? If not, check the thermostat it may have failed. Also check the
fuses. If the thermostat is good, check the oil cooler three phase lockout and the
start overloads and fuses. If all are good then check the oil cooler motor.
Is the heater set too high or not shutting off? Remove the heater cap and check to
see what the temperature is set at.
Acceleration or deceleration relief valves stuck? Check acceleration and deceleration
relief gauges. The pressure should drop off once the vibrator has started or stopped.
Pump starting to fail? Check case drain line from pump to return header. If it is hot to
the touch, too much oil flow is passing through the case drain. Charge pump
pressure will drop off. Check the vibrator motor case drain. Check the high-pressure
filters. If plugged the filter indicators will show red. Change filters and reset filter
indicators by pushing the reset on the filter indicator. Check the charge pump filter. If
plugged, filter indicator will show red. Change filter and reset filter indicator. Check oil
for contamination. If oil smells burnt, replace with AW46 oil and change all filters. If
problem continues call the Columbia Service Department for assistance.
NOTE