Instruction Manual IM‐293
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CONTENTS ARE INDEPENDENT OF RIVERHAWK DOCUMENT CONTROL
215 Clinton Road
New Hartford, NY 13413
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Revision F
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The red oil reservoir cap should be removed and stored inside the pump box with the extra air
hose fittings. Place the grey and black storage plug into the oil reservoir opening and tighten to
secure the oil from spillage
Place the hydraulic pump kit into the original shipping container.
8.0 Frequently Asked Questions
This section contains some frequently asked questions and problems. If the steps listed here do
not solve your problem, contact the Riverhawk Company thru our website, email, or phone call.
Q:
A:
Can I rent a hydraulic tensioner kit?
Yes, Riverhawk has rental tensioner kits available for most of our hydraulic tensioners.
Q:
A:
The hydraulic pump appears to be leaking or does not build pressure.
Check the hose connection to the hydraulic pump. If the hose’s high pressure fitting is not
assembled correctly to the pump, it may look like the pump is leaking. Refer to sections 4.2.1
or 4.2.2 for the correct use of the high pressure fittings.
Inspect and clean the male cone at the end of the hose, the cone must be free of damage and
debris. Also, inspect and clean the female cone at the bottom of the hydraulic port, the cone
must also be free of damage and debris.
Check pump by dead heading as described in section 4.1.1 or section 4.1.2. If the problem
continues, contact Riverhawk for guidance.
Q:
A:
The hydraulic hose appears to be leaking with gland nut tight.
If the high pressure fitting is not assembled correctly, it may look like the hose is leaking. Refer
to sections 4.2.1 or 4.2.2 for the correct use of the high pressure fittings.
Inspect and clean the male cone at the end of the hose, the cone must be free of damage and
debris. Also, inspect and clean the female cone at the bottom of the hydraulic port, the cone
must also be free of damage and debris.
