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Cannot pick up load without acceleration.

I have a fg18 unit that is having trouble picking up a load without stepping on the gas. I can lift the forks fine without a load. Hydraulic oil and filter are new. Any ideas?
  • Posted 28 Oct 2023 11:03
  • By Richard_Mora
  • joined 28 Oct'23 - 2 messages
  • Texas, United States
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Inspect the throttle butterfly, it might be dirty and not getting sufficient air at low idle.
  • Posted 3 Nov 2023 04:54
  • By Arnie_Sandoval
  • joined 5 Feb'21 - 2 messages
  • Texas, United States
Arnie
Do you happen to know where the pump would be in this unit. I tried looking up a schematic but couldn't find anything.
  • Posted 30 Oct 2023 08:19
  • By Richard_Mora
  • joined 28 Oct'23 - 2 messages
  • Texas, United States
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Check the pressure should be around 2200psi try and adjust relief valve if pressure is not adjustable will be pump
  • Posted 29 Oct 2023 20:49
  • By alanmitsi
  • joined 8 Aug'13 - 151 messages
  • essex, United Kingdom

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