Boom lift

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by zinita17601, Oct 22, 2015.

  1. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    There should be a LCD display on the ground control box. Try switching to ground mode and try and lift the boom a bit from the ground. If there is a fault in the boom control circuit it should display on the screen when you try and lift the boom.
     
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  3. scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    sometimes if the chassis is out of level the boom will not lift. Try switching to ground controls, lift boom/basket up a couple feet then switch back to basket control and get back in to try to drive it on your deck to make room for your other freight.
     
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  4. zinita17601

    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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    No lcd display
     
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    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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    Boom wont lift
     
  6. Mudguppy

    Mudguppy Degenerate Immoralist

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    Have you checked the hydraulic fluid level? Also, I got one last thing....In the basket, there should be a red light on the controls, somewhere in the middle to rightish side, with a switch next to it. This is the Over-extend/out of level override switch. Try pushing the pedal, and while holding that switch on, try the boom control. If that doesn't work, I really can't do much else without being there in person. Sorry.
     
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  7. AModelCat

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    Can you PM me the S/N? I can check the service manual and see if there is an easy way to get the boom to lift.
     
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  8. zinita17601

    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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    I did check for everything.the only thing i can think off is probably my trailer is not level but im on pretty level ground
     
  9. Mudguppy

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    Yeah, but those internal levels can get wonky sometimes. Try that override switch if you can; I'm really curious now.
     
  10. MACK E-6

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    If the boom will extend, that rules out low hydraulic fluid.

    I suspect the out-of-level shut off. I've always drove those on to tilt-decks from the basket. Keeping the basket low to the ground should still enable it to work normally.
     
  11. zinita17601

    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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    I did try overriding it but nothing is happening.i hate old junk
     
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