Troubleshooting – Danuser LM40 Hammer User Manual
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Floating anvil falls out
or gets jammed
a. Weight is not down after
driving
When finished driving, make sure
weight is down and/or catch is visible
through viewing slots. Refer to
Operation section of manual.
b. Post too small
Use T-post adapter when driving
small posts.
Weight is dropping
unexpectedly
a. Weight is not down after
driving
When finished driving, make sure
weight is down and/or catch is visible
through viewing slots. Refer to
Operation section of manual.
Vehicle battery is dead a. Tilt switch was activated
too long
Deactivate tilt switch when Hammer
is not in use.
Weight not cycling
a. No post loaded in
Hammer
A post must be pushed up inside the
Hammer until it stops before the
weight will cycle.
b. Broken or missing shaft
key
Replace key.
c. Channel is not lubricated Grease the inside of the Hammer case.
d. Motor damaged
Contact Danuser.
Motor will not operate a. Motor damaged
Contact Danuser.
b. Incorrect hose routing
Refer to Hydraulics section of manual
for proper hose routing.
Chain jumps
a. Incorrect chain tension
Adjust chain tension.
b. Sprockets or chain are
worn
Replace worn item(s).
Oil over heating
a. High flow activated
Ensure vehicle is not in high flow
mode.
b. Low oil level
Fill reservoir to proper level.
c. Dirty oil or oil filter
Change oil and filter.
Tilt feature not
working
a. No power to solenoid
Check electrical connections. Ensure
switch is activated.
b. Blown fuse
Check inline fuse in electrical
harness. Check vehicle's fuses.
c. Solenoid not working
Contact Danuser.
d. Tilt lock pin in place
Remove tilt lock pin. Refer to
Operation section of manual.
Tilt or grapple
cylinder not working
a. Air in hydraulic system
Cycle hydraulics until both cylinders
have completely extended and
retracted (fully cycled).
b. Incorrect hose routing
Refer to Hydraulics section of manual
for proper hose routing.
c. Tilt or Grapple
obstruction
Ensure tilt and grapple mechanisms
can move freely.
d. Cylinder damaged
Contact Danuser.
For additional assistance, please call your dealer or contact Danuser direct:
Phone: (573) 642-2246
Fax: (573) 642-2240
E-mail: [email protected]