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1235 ELECTRIC TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM #1 Rotate key switch to up or down and motor does not run.
POSSIBLE CAUSE: No main power. Break in extension cord.
SOLUTION: Check receptacle and extension cord with voltage meter for 120V 60Hz.
POSSIBLE CAUSE: Lack of voltage and amperage.
SOLUTION: Check with amperage gauge for excessive current draw and low voltage. Extension cord should not exceed
50 ft. in length to power source. If additional cord is required, an extension cord of heavy gauge wire will
be required: 12/3 up to 50 ft, 10/3 up to 100 ft., 8/3 up to 200 ft., amperage and voltage reading must not
exceed motor amperage rating. Lack of voltage and amperage will cause the motor to cut-out on thermal
overload. Repeat operation will cause switch and motor damage.
POSSIBLE CAUSE: Key switch defective.
SOLUTION: Check electrical connections for loose termination on key switch and wire connectors.
POSSIBLE CAUSE: Motor burned out.
SOLUTION: Remove and replace.
PROBLEM #2 Rotate key switch to up or down and motor runs but does not raise or lower.
POSSIBLE CAUSE: Hydraulic pump pressure adjustment.
SOLUTION: To adjust pump pressure, remove cap nut and loosen locknut at base of pump. Using a flat blade screw
driver, turn slotted bolt fully clockwise until snug. Tighten locknut and install cap nut securely.
POSSIBLE CAUSE: Low hydraulic oil level.
SOLUTION: To check hydraulic oil level, do so with mast fully lowered. Remove breather cap located on top of pump
reservoir, oil level should be about 1-1/2 in. from top of reservoir. Use a high-grade hydraulic jack oil
(available at auto supply store).
POSSIBLE CAUSE: Sticking hydraulic valve assembly.
SOLUTION: The electric hydraulic valve assembly has a manual over by-pass, at each end of the valve (center). With
power off, use a small screw driver and push pin on each side in several times. This will free any
contaminant that might have accumulated in valve assembly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE: Loose wire termination on Electro-Hydraulic valve.
SOLUTION: Remove electrical power. Remove cover on electric hydraulic valve and tighten all wire connections.
POSSIBLE CAUSE: Loose wire termination in key switch.
SOLUTION: Remove Electrical Power. Remove access cover plate on key switch electrical box. Remove key switch
assembly by turning knurled nut on top of electrical panel counter clockwise. Tighten all terminals, tighten
all wire connections.
POSSIBLE CAUSE: Burned out electric solenoid coils.
SOLUTION: Remove cover on electric hydraulic valve assembly, remove all electrical connectors to coils. Use Ohm
meter on 1K scale. Take reading across each coil, good coil separately. Zero reading indicates open coil,
good coil will read approximately 1K Ohm.
POSSIBLE CAUSE: Defective hydraulic pump.
SOLUTION: Replace or repair only by an authorized hydraulic pump dealer.