Dake Corporation
1809 Industrial Park Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Part# 972016-2
13
REV#082020
Trouble Shooting Issues
Question:
Foam forms in the fluid?
Solution: Fluid level too low. Fluid unsuitable. Fittings or joints let air inside the hydraulic system.
Bring back up to correct level. Replace with suitable fluid. Replace or tighten fittings.
Discharge the remaining air from the system
Question:
Pump delivers little to no fluid?
Solution: The pump is worn or damaged. Replace and recondition pump to solve.
Question:
Ram moves in the neutral position?
Solution: 4-way valve is not functioning correctly. Test the 4-way valve for proper function
Question:
Machine will not build desired pressure.
Solution: Relief valve needs to be reset. Remove octane cap from back of manifold and adjust set
screw to correct pressure
Question:
Oil leaks around the ram?
Solution: Cylinder seals are worn or damaged. Replace the cylinder seals.
Question:
Oil leaks around holes other than the ram?
Solution: Bolts need to be tightened. Tighten the bolts around the ram to fix this issue.
Question:
The ram will not exceed the full true maximum length.
Solution: Check the oil in the reservoir. If the oil is low, refill the reservoir with the correct fluid
(DTE 24 Hydraulic Oil).
Question:
The hydraulic gauge will not read pressure?
Solution: There is a good possibility that the mechanical pressure gauge has failed. Replace the
gauge.