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Embrace a methodical approach in addressing electrical and hydraulic issues. Learn to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve problems effectively with clear steps. Recognize the importance of following logical order, checking battery voltage, and examining leads and connections. Ensure safety measures are in place, and consult diagrams if needed. Remember, patience and thoroughness are key in successful engineering troubleshooting. Learn, listen, ask, feel, think, and then act for good results.
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Don’t learn from the butterfly fluttering aimlessly from flower to flower in a garden -Danfoss
-Think and work in logical order and literally follow the direction of the current whether talking about hydraulic or electrical currents ? ? ? ? ?
BE THE BLOODHOUND -Sherm
-Determine whether the error is electrical or hydraulic, but remember: Without specified pressure and flow it is not easy to find the cause of failure
-Check whether battery voltage is correct -Check whether there is water on the battery cells -If a lot of water is missing the terminal voltage of the battery may be ok in unloaded condition, but loaded it will drop many volts
-Are the fuses intact and emergency stop and/or key contacts, if any connected? -Has a lead been shaken loose?
? -Are the leads from the power supply correctly polarized, plus to plus and minus to minus?
If the user of the vehicle is present he should be thoroughly questioned about: -The kind of failure and influence on the system -For how long has he noticed that something was going wrong
-Has he been “fiddling” with leads and plugs himself -Has he got hydraulic and electrical diagrams at his disposal
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