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electric pallet jack not moving any way

Turn key on, powers up, with full charge and when lowering handle to engage contactor , there is a loud click and all goes dead.
  • Posted 20 Nov 2014 00:13
  • By Terex
  • joined 20 Nov'14 - 5 messages
  • Kansas, United States
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Thanks for the help; found voltage drop when cables were wiggled back and forth; bad spot in cable at two spots, changed out cables-problem solved.
  • Posted 20 Nov 2014 07:10
  • By Terex
  • joined 20 Nov'14 - 5 messages
  • Kansas, United States
Jack of all trades
What is the serail number of this lift?

I would also check the line/main contactor power tips for being burnt and not providing good contact.....
  • Posted 20 Nov 2014 04:43
  • Modified 20 Nov 2014 06:18 by poster
  • By kevin_t
  • joined 2 Dec'10 - 1,301 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Ok, will see how it checks out. Thanks
  • Posted 20 Nov 2014 00:29
  • By Terex
  • joined 20 Nov'14 - 5 messages
  • Kansas, United States
Check your battery voltage. Sounds like you have a voltage drop across your line contactor.
  • Posted 20 Nov 2014 00:23
  • By BREWSKI
  • joined 10 Jan'12 - 1,699 messages
  • Nebraska, United States

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