Troubleshooting

Hydraulic fluid accumulated on or leaking from hydraulic fittings. System will neither build nor hold pressure.

Fitting or adaptors are loose.

Tighten to torque values stated in assembly and recycling instructions.

Cannot connect hydraulic fittings.

Hydraulic nuts contain small amount of residual hydraulic pressure.

Slowly loosen fittings on hydraulic nut and/or hose to release residual pressure.

Fittings are damaged or worn.

Replace fittings.

Hydraulic fluid leaking from piston. System will not build pressure.

Hydraulic seals are worn or damaged.

Replace hydraulic seals.

Hydraulic nut difficult to screw onto bolt. Snagging or locking.

Damage on hydraulic nut or bolt.

Examine internal and external screwthreads for signs of damage or foreign particles. Minor damage can be carefully filed smooth with a needle file.

Clean internal and external screwthreads with a wire brush and then wipe with a solvent.

Dirty screwthreads on hydraulic nut or bolt.