ESCO EURO BEAD BREAKER Model #10107
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE
RESOLUTION
Check air supply.
Rods extend too slowly.
Insufficient hydraulic pressure
from pump.
Check clearance of inlet check ball. Ball must
be flush with or below end of filter adapter.
Hydraulic pump does not
release.
Dirt under pedal in release valve area. Clean
pedal.
Bearing is misaligned on
breaker rod.
Correct or replace.
Rods fail to retract.
Broken or weak springs.
Replace.
Sequence ball not seated, or
spring is broken or weak.
Correct or replace.
Both rods extend at the
same time. Hydraulic
pressure in breaker cylinder
is not being released.
Loose screw and ball not
seated.
Correct or replace.
Fluid return ball did not restart. Correct or replace.
Dirt plugging return port.
Clean port.
Breaker rod retracts after
clamping rod. Hydraulic
pressure in breaker cylinder
is not being released.
Weak or broken spring in
breaker cylinder.
Replace.
Air piston stuck.
Check cylinder bore of pump for contamination
or lack of lubrication.
Pump does not reciprocate.
Piston poppet not sealing.
Replace.
Pump reciprocates. Ram
will not extend.
Check prime.
Depress both air valve and hydraulic release
valve at the same time.
Outlet check ball not sealing
properly.
Correct or replace.
Pump extends ram but will
not hold system pressure.
Release valve mechanism not
sealing properly.
Check pin, ball, release poppet, and poppet
retainer. Correct or replace.
Check air supply.
5 - 10 CFM at 100 PSI
Release valve mechanism.
Low relief valve setting.
Pump extends ram but will
not build to maximum
pressure. No visible sign of
leakage.
Check for internal leakage.
Inlet check ball not seating properly. Correct or
replace.
Replace copper gasket and assemble in
vertical position.
Pump extends ram but will
not build maximum pressure.
Visible sign of leakage
through exhaust muffler.
Check piston sub-assembly.
Replace piston packing.