TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom
Application does not extend,
move or respond to pressu-
rized fluid
Application responds
to pressurized fluid, but
system does not maintain
pressure
Application responds slower
than normal
Application does not return
fluid to pump (i.e. cylinder
will not retract)
Application does not fully
extend (cylinder or spread-
er)
Poor performance
Possible Causes
• Overload condition
• Loose couplers
• Faulty couplers
• Pump malfunction
• Inadequate air supply
• Overload condition
• Pump or valve malfunction
• Application/connection leaking
• Loose connection or coupler
• Restricted hydraulic line or fitting
• Application/connection leaking
• Malfunctioning coupler,
damaged application
• Reservoir overfilled
• Fluid level in pump is low
• Fluid level in pump is low
• Remedy overload condition
• Tighten couplers
• Replace couplers
• Contact your local Fastenal Representa-
tive or visit www.fastenal.com to locate
your nearest store.
• Ensure air source can dedicate
7.8 CFM @ 110~175 PSI
• Remedy overload condition
• Contact your local Fastenal Representa-
tive or visit www.fastenal.com to locate
your nearest store.
• Replace application/connection
• Tighten connection or coupler
• Clean and replace if damaged
• Replace application/connection
• Secure load by other means.
Depressurize pump and hose, remove
coupler and/or application, then renew or
replace
• Secure load by other means. Depres-
surize pump and hose, remove applica-
tion, then drain fluid to proper level
• Secure load by other means.
Depressurize pump and hose, remove
application, then fill fluid to proper level
• Ensure proper fluid level
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Corrective Action