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16.2 Troubleshooting table
Table 1: Troubleshooting
Description of malfunction
Cause of malfunction
Solution
The pump does not start.
Pressurised air has been cut off.
Insufficient air pressure.
Turn on the air supply and set the
pressure to 2–4.5 bar.
Check that the pressure at the
pressure air regulator is 2–4.5 bar.
Check the air supply hoses for
leaks.
The pump is activated, but stops
shortly.
Insufficient air pressure.
Check that the pressure at the
pressure air regulator is 2–4.5 bar.
Check the air supply hoses for
leaks.
A lot of grease leaks from the hole
(11) at the bottom of the cylinder
block (1) (see Figure 2). Small
leaks require no measures.
Damaged seal.
Contact your Oy SKF Ab repre-
sentative.
Description of malfunction
Cause of malfunction
Solution
The pump starts but pressure
does not increase.
The grease filter is clogged.
There is air in the suction piping.
There are impurities in the
pump’s suction inlet.
Lubrication piping leaks.
Clean or replace the grease filter
cartridge.
Bleed the pump of air by opening
the pump’s pressure connection
(P). Check that only grease and no
air comes out of the bleed screw or
the pressure connection.
Contact Oy SKF Ab if necessary.
Check the lubrication piping and
dosers for leaks.