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Maxon TE-25 Maintenance Manual

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M-16-35
REV A
MAY 2017
© 2017 MAXON LIFT CORP.

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  • Page 1 M-16-35 REV A MAY 2017 © 2017 MAXON LIFT CORP.
  • Page 3 MAXON agrees to replace any components which are found to be defective during the fi rst 2 years of service, and will reimburse for labor based on MAXON’s Liftgate Warranty Flat Rate Schedule.

  • Page 4: Summary Of Changes: M-16-33, Revision A

    SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-33, REVISION A PAGE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE COVER Updated revision and date. 18-20 Removed information pertaining to ramp fl ipover. Corrected input and output terminal callouts for the power down module on the power down electrical diagram.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-33, REVISION A ............. 4 WARNINGS ........................... 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................8 LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY ....................9 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ....................10 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHECKS ................10 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST ................11 CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL ..................... 13 CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL .....................
  • Page 6 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (GRAVITY DOWN) ..............30 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (POWER DOWN) ..............31 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................32 PLATFORM WILL NOT RAISE .................... 32 PLATFORM RAISES BUT LEAKS DOWN ................33 PLATFORM RAISES PARTIALLY AND STOPS ..............34 LIFTGATE WILL NOT LIFT RATED CAPACITY ..............35 PLATFORM RAISES SLOWLY ...................

  • Page 7: Warnings

    Comply with the following WARNINGS and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS while maintaining Liftgates. See Operation Manual for operating safety requirements. WARNINGS WARNING • Do not stand, or allow obstructions, under the platform when lowering the Liftgate. Be sure your feet are clear of the Liftgate. •...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Listen for scraping, grat- ing and binding noises and correct the problem before continuing to operate Liftgate. • Use only Maxon Authorized Parts for replacement parts. Provide Liftgate model and serial num- ber information with your parts order. Order replacement parts from: MAXON LIFT CORP.

  • Page 9: Liftgate Terminology

    LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY CONTROL EXTENSION SWITCH PLATE DOCK BUMPER PLATFORM OPENER MAIN PLATFORM FRAME PUMP BOX (COVER SHOWN) LIFT FRAME LIFT STEP CYLINDER PARALLEL RAMP FLIPOVER (WEDGE IS AVAILABLE)

  • Page 10: Periodic Maintenance

    Check for rust and oily surfaces on Liftgate. If there is rust or oil on Liftgate, clean it off. Touch up the paint where bare metal is showing. MAXON recommends using the aluminum primer touchup paint kit, P/N 908134-01.

  • Page 11: Periodic Maintenance Checklist

    Touch up the paint where bare metal is showing. To maintain the protection provided by the original paint system, MAXON recommends aluminum primer touchup paint kit, P/N 908134-01. Semi-annually or 2500 Cycles (whichever occurs fi rst) Visually check the platform hinge pins for excessive wear and broken welds.
  • Page 12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST - Continued NOTE: Lube fi ttings are shown for the cylinder, LH lift arm, and LH parallel arm. There are also lube fi ttings at the same places on the RH cylinder, lift arm, and parallel arm. Refer to lubrication diagram (FIG.

  • Page 13: Checking Hydraulic Oil

    CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL CAUTION Keep dirt, water and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system. Before opening the hydraulic fl uid reservoir fi ller cap, drain plug and hydraulic lines, clean up contaminants that can get in the openings. Also, protect the openings from accidental contamination.
  • Page 14 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL - Continued 4. For power down power unit, check the hydraulic fl uid level “H” in reservoir (FIG. 14-1 and TABLE 14-1). If needed, add fl uid to the reservoir as fol- lows. FLUID LEVEL PLATFORM POSITION “H”...

  • Page 15: Changing Hydraulic Oil

    CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL CAUTION Keep dirt, water and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system. Before opening the hydraulic fl uid reservoir fi ller cap, drain plug and hydrau- lic lines, clean up contaminants that can get in the openings. Also, protect the openings from accidental contamination.
  • Page 16 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL - Continued 5. Bolt on the pump cover as shown in FIG. 16-1. Torque the cap screws to 10-14 lb-in. BOLTING PUMP COVER FIG. 16-1...
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  • Page 18: Platform Adjustment

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PLATFORM ADJUSTMENT NOTE: Before doing the following procedure, make sure vehicle is parked on level ground. 1. Make sure platform is at ground level. Unfold the platform and fl ipover. As the platform fi rst touches the ground, shackles and tip of fl ipover must touch the ground at the same time (FIG.
  • Page 19 3. Make shims as needed (FIG. 19-1). Posi- 2-1/4” tion bottom edge of shim to line up with mark on shackle (FIG. 19-2). Then, weld the shim to shackle as shown in FIG. 19-2. 1-1/2” SHIM (1/16”, 1/8”, 3/16”, or 1/4”) MADE FROM STEEL FLAT FIG.
  • Page 20 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PLATFORM ADJUSTMENT - Continued 4. Make sure platform is still at ground level. If the tip of fl ipover is not touching the ground, measure and compare distance “B” (FIG. 20-1) with TABLE 20-1 to determine how TIP OF much to grind from the platform FLIPOVER stops (FIG.

  • Page 21: Replacing Platform Torsion Spring

    REPLACING PLATFORM TORSION SPRING 1. Fold fl ipover onto platform. 2. Fold platform. 3. Raise Liftgate to a convenient work height to gain access and release tension on the torsion spring. PLATFORM HINGE PIN FLAT LOCK CAUTION WASHER To prevent injury and equipment dam- age, make sure there is no tension on torsion spring before removing hinge pin.
  • Page 22 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE REPLACING PLATFORM TORSION SPRING - Continued 6. Drive platform hinge pin inboard to correct position through the platform hinge bracket (FIG. 22-1). Line up FLAT LOCK the hole in the platform hinge pin with WASHER the hole in the pin collar. Reinstall cap screw through the pin collar and secure with fl...

  • Page 23: Safety Hook Maintenance

    SAFETY HOOK MAINTENANCE CHECK SAFETY HOOK FUNCTION EXTENSION 1. When raising platform to stowed position, PLATFORM LOOP PLATE listen for sound of safety hook engaging (CORRECT POSITION) platform loop. 2. When the Liftgate is stowed, see if plat- form loop is seated in the safety hook as shown in FIG.

  • Page 24: Decals & Plates

    DECALS & PLATES NOTE: Ensure there is no residue, dirt or corrosion where decals are attached. If necessary, clean surface before attaching decals. NOTE: Preferred decal layout is shown, Decals on the Liftgate are attached at the factory. If vehicle does not permit this layout, decals in the manual and decal kit must be applied so that they are easily visible when approaching vehicle to operate Liftgate.
  • Page 25 DECALS & PLATES - Continued DECAL SHEET P/N 282522-01 FIG. 25-1 MODEL DECAL P/N CAPACITY TE-25 220382 2500 POUNDS [1134 KG] TE-30 220388 3000 POUNDS [1360 KG] CAPACITY DECALS TABLE 25-1...

  • Page 26: Pump, Motor & Solenoid Operation - Gravity Down

    SYSTEM DIAGRAMS PUMP, MOTOR & SOLENOID OPERATION - GRAVITY DOWN MOTOR JUNCTION BLOCK PRESSURE SOLENOID SWITCH VENT SOLENOID VALVE GRAVITY DOWN PUMP MOTOR & SOLENOID SWITCH OPERATION SOLENOID SWITCH OPERATION MEANS ENERGIZED) LIFTGATE PORT FUNCTION MOTOR SOLENOID VALVE RAISE PRESSURE LOWER VENT REFER TO VALVES SHOWN ON...

  • Page 27: Pump, Motor & Solenoid Operation - Power Down

    SYSTEM DIAGRAMS PUMP, MOTOR & SOLENOID OPERATION - POWER DOWN MOTOR POWER DOWN MODULE PORT A “S2” VALVE SOLENOID SWITCH “S1” VALVE PORT B POWER DOWN PUMP MOTOR & SOLENOID SWITCH OPERATION SOLENOID SWITCH OPERATION MEANS ENERGIZED) LIFTGATE PORT FUNCTION VALVE VALVE POWER DOWN...

  • Page 28: Hydraulic System Diagrams

    HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DIAGRAMS HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC (GRAVITY DOWN) HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 2 GPM FLOW CONTROL VALVE RETURN PORT FILLER HOLE (PLUGGED) (PLUGGED) PRESSURE PORT VENT PORT VALVE A RELIEF VALVE CHECK VALVE (SET AT 3250 PSI) AUX. HAND PUMP PORT (PLUGGED) PUMP MOTOR (REFERENCE) FILTER...

  • Page 29: Hydraulic Schematic (Power Down)

    HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC (POWER DOWN) HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 2 GPM FLOW CONTROL VALVE PORT B - LOWER PORT A - RAISE (POWER DOWN) VALVE A RELIEF VALVE 2 (SET AT 1100 PSI) VALVE E RELIEF VALVE 1 (SET AT 3250 PSI) AUX. HAND PUMP PORT (PLUGGED) MOTOR...

  • Page 30: Electrical System Diagrams

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAMS ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (GRAVITY DOWN) CONTROL SWITCH (UP) (DOWN) GREEN BLACK JUNCTION BLOCK WHITE CYCLE COUNTER EQUIPPED) SOLENOID FUSE HOLDER WITH 10 AMP VALVE FUSE STARTER SOLENOID MOTOR BATTERY FIG. 30-1...

  • Page 31: Electrical Schematic (Power Down)

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAMS ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (POWER DOWN) WHITE CONTROL SWITCH (UP) (DOWN) POWER DOWN MODULE BLACK GREEN BLACK (CABLE) BLACK WHITE FUSE HOLDER (CABLE) WITH 10 AMP FUSE SOLENOID, SOLENOID, VALVE S2 VALVE S1 STARTER SOLENOID CYCLE COUNTER MOTOR (IF EQUIPPED) BATTERY FIG.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PLATFORM WILL NOT RAISE 1. Use voltmeter to verify power is being supplied to solenoid terminal “B” (FIG. 32-1). Recharge the battery if there is less than 12.6 volts. CAUTION Keep dirt, water and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system. Before opening the hydraulic fl...

  • Page 33: Platform Raises But Leaks Down

    PLATFORM RAISES BUT LEAKS DOWN 1. Check if solenoid valves are constantly energized by touching a screwdriver to the top nut of the solenoid COIL (FIG. 33-1). Try pulling the screwdriver away from the solenoid. If the solenoid nut attracts the screwdriver (magnetically) without pushing the toggle switch, the con- trol circuit is operating incorrectly.

  • Page 34: Platform Raises Partially And Stops

    TROUBLESHOOTING PLATFORM RAISES PARTIALLY AND STOPS CAUTION Keep dirt, water and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system. Before opening the hydraulic fl uid reservoir fi ller cap, drain plug and hydraulic lines, clean up contaminants that can get in the openings. Also, protect the openings from accidental contamination during maintenance.

  • Page 35: Liftgate Will Not Lift Rated Capacity

    LIFTGATE WILL NOT LIFT RATED CAPACITY 1. Use voltmeter to verify the battery shows 12.6 volts or more under load from pump motor. 2. Check for structural damage and lack of lubrication. Replace worn parts. CAUTION Keep dirt, water and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system. Before opening the hydraulic fl...

  • Page 36: Platform Raises Slowly

    TROUBLESHOOTING PLATFORM RAISES SLOWLY 1. Use voltmeter to verify power is being supplied to TERMINAL “B” BATTERY (+) solenoid terminal “B”. Recharge the battery if volt- meter indicates less than 12.6 volts (FIG. 36-1). CAUTION Keep dirt, water and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system.

  • Page 37: Platform Will Not Lower, Lowers Too Slowly Or Too Quickly

    PLATFORM WILL NOT LOWER, LOWERS TOO SLOWLY OR TOO QUICKLY TERMINAL “B” 1. Use voltmeter to verify power is being supplied to BATTERY (+) solenoid terminal “B”. Recharge the battery if volt- meter displays less than 12.6 volts (FIG. 37-1). 2.

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