Chapter 12. Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Chart - Snorkel S1930 Operator's Manual

The troubleshooting chart may be used to locate and
eliminate situations where machine operation may be
interrupted. If the problem cannot be corrected with the

Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom
All functions stop working.
Platform will not raise or
lower from lower controls.
Upper controls will
not work.
Platform will not raise or
lower from upper controls.
Platform will not raise and
alarm is sounding.
Platform drifts down.
Platform will not lower.
Platform will not extend.
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Chapter 12. Troubleshooting

Possible Cause
Motor or pump failure.
Low fluid level in reservoir.
Electrical system malfunction.
Control selector switch in the upper
control position.
Battery disconnect switch turned off.
Emergency stop button pushed inward
to the off position.
Emergency lowering lever not properly
disengaged.
Control selector switch in the lower
control position.
Battery disconnect switch turned off.
Emergency stop button pushed inward
to the off position.
Drive/lift selector is in the drive position.
Emergency lowering lever not properly
disengaged.
Machine is not on a level surface.
Emergency lowering lever not properly
disengaged.
Hydraulic system malfunction.
Safety prop in place.
Latch pin still in place.
action listed, stow the machine and remove it from ser-
vice. Repairs must be made by qualified maintenance
personnel.
Corrective Action
Manually stow the machine.
Check fluid level. Add correct type of
fluid if necessary.
Stow the machine and do not operate
until repairs are made.
Place switch in the lower control
position.
Place switch in the on position.
Pull the emergency stop button outward
to the on position.
Ensure lever returns to normal
operating position.
Place switch in the upper control
position.
Place switch in the on position.
Pull the emergency stop button outward
to the on position.
Place switch in the lift position.
Ensure lever returns to normal
operating position.
Lower the platform and drive to a level
surface.
Ensure lever returns to normal
operating position.
Stow the machine and do not operate
until repairs are made.
Stow the safety prop.
Remove latch pin before extending the
platform.
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