LP6 Hydraulic Crimping Tool
Greenlee / A Textron Company
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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Problem
Probable Cause
Probable Remedy
Tool does not operate.
Improper power source.
Verify that the power source meets the
specifications. Refer to the “Specifications”
section.
Hydraulic fluid level low.
Check the fluid level. Check system for leaks.
Incorrect hydraulic fluid viscosity.
Use hydraulic fluid with the correct viscosity.
Refer to the “Specifications” section.
Tool operates slowly or
erratically.
Hydraulic fluid cold.
Allow fluid to warm to the operating
temperature. Actuate the tool intermittently to
reduce the warming time.
Power source not adjusted correctly.
Refer to the power source operator’s manual.
Set the flow and pressure to correspond with
the tool.
Hydraulic fluid level low.
Check the fluid level. Check system for leaks.
Air in the hydraulic system.
Refer to the power source manufacturer’s
instructions for removing air from the system.
Incorrect hydraulic fluid viscosity.
Use hydraulic fluid with the correct viscosity.
Refer to the “Specifications” section.
Tool feels hot.
Hydraulic fluid level low.
Check the fluid level. Check for leaks.
Incorrect hydraulic fluid viscosity.
Use hydraulic fluid with the correct viscosity.
Refer to the “Specifications” section.
Hydraulic fluid dirty.
Refer to the power source owner’s manual for
procedure to replace hydraulic oil and filter.
Tool operates backward. Hose connections at tool are
reversed.
Depressurize the hydraulic system. Switch the
hose connections.
Crimping tool does not
achieve pressure relief.
Improper power source.
Verify that the power source meets the
specifications. Refer to the “Specifications”
section.
Dies do not retract.
Dies caught on crimped connector.
Twist crimping tool from side to side to free it
from the connector.
Excessive system back pressure.
Troubleshoot the hydraulic system.
Troubleshooting
Before troubleshooting, determine whether the problem
is in the tool, the hoses, or the power source. Substitute
a tool, hoses, or power source known to be in good
working order to eliminate the item that is not operating.
If the problem is in the tool, see the troubleshoot-
ing table in this manual. If the problem is in the power
source, see the troubleshooting section of the power
source instruction manual.
