LACK OF

PERFORMANCE

HYDRAULIC

MOTORS DO NOT TURN OR TURN SLOWLY

UNUSUAL NOISES

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKS FROM PUMP OR

HYDRAULIC

MOTOR SHAFT

 Plugged Strainer Screen

Service strainer screen

Hydraulic Filter Plugged

Replace hydraulic oil filter

Collapsed Suction Hose

Replace suction hose and service strainer screen

Air Leak in Suction Hose

Replace hose.

Low Fluid Level

Fill Reservoir to proper level.

Over Heated Hydraulic Fluid

Clean oil cooler fins with pressurized water.

Worn Pump or Hydraulic Motor

Adjust, rebuild, or replace as necessary.

Crushed Hydraulic Lines

Replace line.

“Brand” valve relief out of adjustment

Adjust relief on “Brand” valves to 1000 lbs.

Product in Tank not Melted

Allow for more time for product to melt

Foreign Material Jamming Agitator

Remove foreign material from agitator.

Foreign Material Jamming Product Pump

Remove foreign material from product pump.

Also see “Lack of Performance”

Low Hydraulic Fluid

Fill reservoir to proper level.

Air Leak in Suction Hose

Replace Hose

Damaged Pump or Hydraulic Motors

Repair or replace as necessary

Bad Shaft or Shaft Seal

Replace as necessary.