Section 8 Troubleshooting; Table 8-1 Troubleshooting - Will Burt Hurry-Up Mast 3.5-7 Operator's Manual

Section 8
This section describes troubleshooting for the mast system. Use care to understand and follow
all precautions while troubleshooting the mast system.
Problem Possible Cause(s)
Mast frozen in extended position
Base tube not drained
routinely. Typically freezes
around collar area.
There is ice buildup on the
exterior of the mast.
Mast frozen in nested position
Base tube not drained
routinely. Typically
damages tubes.
Largest intermediate tube stuck
Support bracket too tight.
Mast will not lower without rocking
Mast not lubricated in
extreme conditions.
Not enough weight.
Bent tube.
Tubes slide down after being locked in extended position
Collar lining is worn.
Rotational movement in tubes
Collar lining is worn.
For additional information, please contact The Will-Burt Company's Customer Service at +1 330 684
4000.
TP-5928001-C
February 2023
Troubleshooting

Table 8-1 Troubleshooting

Possible Solutions
1. Wrap warming blankets around collar until ice melts.
Use heat gun or 500W quartz light.
2. Inject 1 oz. Will-Burt Antifreeze (P/N: 4735801), suited
for aluminum engines, where top of collar and
intermediate tube meet.
Clear build-up ice on the exterior of the mast. Follow the
Instructions for Clearing Ice Buildup on the Exterior of a
Pneumatic Mast (TP-5253501).
Send to manufacturer for repair or replacement.
Loosen bolts. Shim as necessary between clamp halves.
See Section 7.3 for mast cleaning and lubrication.
1. Apply mast cleaning and greasing procedures.
2. Add weight to platform or stub adapter.
Check tube trueness. If bent, order replacement.
Replace collar lining. See Section 7.4 to replace collar
lining.
Replace collar lining. See Section 7.4 to replace collar
lining.
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