Snorkel A38E Parts And Service Manual page 135

5.0 Introduction
The following section provides troubleshooting
guidelines to be used to locate and correct most of
the operational problems which may occur.
Problems which arise and which are not solved by
following corrective actions should be referred to a
technically qualified person, as there is no
substitute for a thorough knowledge of and practical
experience in the servicing and repair of related
equipment and machines.
For further assistance contact the local distributor
and if warranted the Snorkel product support at:
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA & ASIA
PHONE: +44 (0) 845 1550 058
FAX: +44 (0) 845 1557 756
NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA
PHONE: +1 785 989 3000
TOLL FREE: +1 800 255 0317
FAX: +1 785 989 3070
AUSTRALIA
PHONE: +611300 700 450
FAX: +61 2 9609 3057
NEW ZEALAND
PHONE: +64 6 3689 168
FAX: +64 6 3689 164
Referring to Operators Manual and to Section 3.0
and Section 6.0 will aid in understanding the
operation and function of the verious components
and systems of the A38E Work Platform and help
diagnosing and repair of the machine.
W A R N I N G
When troubleshooting, ensure that the work
platform is resting on a firm, level surface.
Disconnect the batteries when replacing or
testing the continuity of any electrical
component.
When performing any service on or in the
elevating assembly area, which requires the
platform to be raised, the elevating assembly
must be securely supported by overhead
cranes, or equivalent, of suitable capacity.
A38E Work Platform
Troubleshooting
GENERAL PROCEDURE
Each malfunction is followed by a list of probable
causes which will enable determination of the
remedial action.
The Probable causes and remedial action should
be followed in the order in which they are listed in
the following tables.
Note that the majority of problems will be related
to the electrical and hydraulic systems.
For this reason much attention has been paid to
these areas in the troubleshooting charts.
The lists are not guarenteed to include all possible
causes and remedies. The immediately obvious
causes and remedies are not necessarily listed.
1. Verify your problem.
• Do a full function test from both the platform
2. Narrow the possible causes of the malfunction.
• Use the troubleshooting guide to determine
3. Identify the problem component.
• Test components that are common to all circuits
4. Repair or replace any component found to be
5. Verify that repair is complete.
• Do a full function test from both the platform and
and chassis controls, and note all functions that
are not operating correctly.
which components are common to all circuits that
are not functioning correctly.
that are not functioning correctly. Remember to
check wires and terminals between suspect
components, be sure to check connections to
battery negative.
faulty.
the chasssis controls to verify that all functions are
operating correctly and that the machine is
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