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51-3880-Case, 1/07
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SERVICE SECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Spring-Chain Assemblies
Problem
Springs on spring-chain assmblies
stretching
Possible Cause
Transport chain too loose when
traveling between job sites.
Travel speeds too fast when
sweeping.
Possible Solution
Adjust according to Adjustment:
Transport Chain.
Do not travel at speeds over 5 mph (8
kph).
Hydraulic Cylinders - Lift & Swing
Problem
Hydraulic cylinder neither extends
nor retracts
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Manual valve - Control rods not
connected or are binding
Check control rod linkage; make sure
all parts are connected and are not
binding; fix if necessary
Electric valve - Set screw in flow
Loosen jam nut and then turn set
divider on manifold too tight
screw in until it stops; turn set screw
out 1 1/2 turns; tighten jam nut
Electric valve - No power from controls Reconnect wires if disconnected;
because wires are broken or
replace wires if broken
disconnected
Electric valve - No power from controls Replace switch
because switch is broken
Both types of valves - Hydraulic oil
level too low
Fill tank to 2-3 inches (51-76mm) from
top of tank with ISO VG-46 oil
Both types of valves - Hoses or fittings Tighten hoses and fittings
loose or disconnected
Both types of valves - Restriction in
hoses
Hydraulic cylinder only extends or
only retracts
Remove bends in hoses, remove
obstructions inside hoses
Electric valve - Set screw in flow
divider on manifold out of adjustment
Loosen jam nut and then turn set
screw in until it stops; turn set screw
out 1 1/2 turns; tighten jam nut
Electric valve - Dirt or debris in spools Contact Sweepster Technical Service
Hydraulic cylinder extends or retracts Manual valve - Flow too high because Reinstall restrictor fitting on barrel end
restrictor fitting missing from cylinder of cylinder
too quickly
Manual valve - Flow too high even
though restrictor fitting is installed
Contact Sweepster for smaller orifice
fitting
Electric valve - Set screw in flow
divider on manifold too loose
Loosen jam nut and then turn set
screw in until it stops; turn set screw
out 1 1/2 turns; tighten jam nut