HP TWIN8 User Manual ◄ 17
Problem Cause Solution
Engine will not start Battery not connected. Attach battery cables, check wires.
Weak battery. Test battery, charge or replace.
No fuel. Add fuel.
Fuel lter plugged. Replace fuel lter.
Defective spark plugs.
Low Engine Oil
Remove plugs, check gap, clean or
replace.
Check Oil Level
Flow Control Levers in the “ON”
position.
Move the levers to the off position.
Fluid blowing out of uid reservoir
vent.
Hydraulic tank overlled. Correct the uid level.
Pump suction leak. Check suction connections. Tighten
if necessary.
Hydraulic tool won’t operate. Flow control lever(s) not in the (ON)
position.
Check that the ow control lever(s)
are in the ON position.
Incorrect hose connection to tool. Make sure the tool hose circuit
goes from left (pressure) tting to
tool and back to the right tting
(return). Fluid always ows from the
male to female ttings.
Quick disconnect ttings defective. Detach from hose, connect set
together and check for free ow.
Hydraulic uid level low. Check for correct uid level. Fill
using the recommended uid.
Relief valve stuck open. Adjust or replace valve.
Suction hose kinked. Make sure suction hose from
uid reservoir to pump inlet has a
smooth curve.
Tool is defective. Refer to tool manual.
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