Snorkel A38E-sn004509+ - Manual (Page 50)

Chapter 12 – Troubleshooting
46 A38E – 8210052
Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
Battery charge indicator does not
indicate a reading when charging
batteries.
No source of power. Make sure power source is plugged
in and turned on.
Circuit breaker is tripped. Unplug the charger until the internal
circuit breaker has reset.
Boom and drive functions seem
sluggish.
Hydraulic oil is cold and thick. Use cold weather hydraulic oil as
recommended for weather condi-
tions. Warm oil before operating the
machine.
Riser and/or main boom drifts
down.
Hydraulic system malfunction. Stow the machine and do not oper-
ate until repairs are made.
Emergency lowering knob pushed
in.
Pull knob outward to normal operat-
ing position.
Drive functions will not work. Load capacity exceeded. Remove load from platform. Refer to
platform capacity placard for maxi-
mum capacity.
Machine is not on a level surface or
too steep of a grade.
Lower the platform and drive to a
level surface.
Drive hubs are disengaged. Turn drive wheel disconnect socket
screws fully counterclockwise.
Low hydraulic system pressure. Stow the machine and do not oper-
ate until repairs are made.
Can not reach maximum drive speed
of 2.5 mph (4 km/h).
Booms are not retracted and low-
ered.
Fully retract and lower the boom.
Wheels will not turn when winching. Drive hubs are engaged. Turn drive wheel disconnect plates
around so nipples point inward.
Tilt alarm does not work. Booms are stowed. Normal operation. The tilt alarm is
operational when the booms are
near horizontal.
Circuit breaker will not reset. Electrical circuit has not had time
to cool.
Wait a minute or two for circuit to
cool, then push circuit breaker button
in to reset.
Electrical system malfunction. Stow the machine and do not operate
until repairs are made.
Electrical outlet does not work. Power supply not plugged in. Plug a source of power into the
power-input connector on the wiring
box.
GFCI is tripped. Push reset button on outlet.
Hydraulic fluid temperature of 200°F
(93°C) or more.
Prolonged boom operation. Stop operation until fluid cools.
High pressure fluid return to reservoir
caused by kinked or twisted hose.
Remove the kink or twist from the
hose. Let fluid cool before operating.
Hydraulic system component failure. Stow the machine and do not operate
until repairs are made.
Severe hydraulic leak. Failure of hose, tube, fitting, seal, etc. Do not operate machine until repairs
are made.