Operations & Hydraulic System
Symptom
Possible Cause
Ram moves
1. Pressure set too low.
slowly or is
weak.
2. System leaking.
3. Filter clogged.
4. Obstruction in hydraulic line.
5. Pressure valve at fault.
6. Ram control valve at fault.
7. Ram seals at fault.
8. Motor at fault.
Ram moves
1. Air in hydraulic system.
erratically.
2. Fluid level too low.
3. Air getting into system.
4. Hydraulic fluid contaminated.
Model T1242 (Mfd. Since 04/18)
Possible Solution
1. Adjust pressure valve to appropriate PSI for operation
(Page 21).
2. Clean/locate, repair leak.
3. Check/clean/replace.
4. Check hydraulic lines for obstructions.
5. Test/repair/replace.
6. Test/repair/replace.
7. Test/repair/replace.
8. Test/repair/replace.
1. Purge air from hydraulic system (Page 26).
2. Check and fill tank to proper level.
3. Tighten, seal, or replace fittings, gaskets or seals.
4. Drain and replace hydraulic fluid.
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