Princeton PIGGY BACK 50:
Lift wont pick itself off the ground onto truck

I have a 2003 PB50 that won't pick itself up onto the truck without alot of coaxing. If you pull the mast in as far as possible and tilt back and forth it will slowly inch off the ground to mount. Both cylinders have been replaced in the past 6 months. On the ground pressures are at 2500+ psi. It feels like it is bypassing somewhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  • Posted 13 Oct 2018 05:01
  • Discussion started by MechMike
  • Florida, United States
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I know this is old but as i recall. i adjusted the pressure relief. there are 2 of them as i recall.
  • Posted 19 Oct 2024 03:40
  • Reply by mrbob
  • Hawaii, United States
Did you ever figure out this issue? I have same issue with a PB50.
  • Posted 14 May 2022 07:22
  • Reply by Dustin_Dennis
  • Wyoming, United States
D_Dennis
are your transport chain tight
  • Posted 25 Dec 2020 13:14
  • Reply by darren_m
  • New York, United States
Thank you. I'm on family time for the weekend, but will check that out first thing Monday.
  • Posted 28 Oct 2018 01:06
  • Reply by MechMike
  • Florida, United States
After rebuilding the lift cylinders on the one I worked on the problem continued, just like what you describe. Those lift cylinders have a lot less force trying to push the forks down, compared to up, due to losing the surface area the shaft takes up. Even at 2500psi the rollers all have to be good to get that heavy machine to lift up or there is friction and binding. Being outside and the road grime getting on these machines they need lots of greasing. Maybe you have a pressure problem but once I got the one roller turning again and lubed everything away it went.
  • Posted 28 Oct 2018 01:04
  • Reply by mrfixit
  • New York, United States
I called Princeton and they told me it was probably bypassing via the tilt relief valve. I capped that off, still won't pick up. Lift cylinders have both been replaced within the past 6 months by the part time mechanic. Will check mast and carriage bearings on Monday. Any other possible things to check would be great.
  • Posted 28 Oct 2018 00:25
  • Reply by MechMike
  • Florida, United States
Also if any of the mast bearings are bad or seized up it can cause that problem. Check and lube them and the channels.
  • Posted 13 Oct 2018 09:31
  • Reply by mrfixit
  • New York, United States
Are the hydraulic functions slow? Could be your pump is worn.
  • Posted 13 Oct 2018 05:39
  • Reply by BREWSKI
  • Nebraska, United States

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