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raymond pacer lift issue

I need a little help on an issue i am having with a raymond counterbalance model 4150 or 4250 not sure. I am not the mechanic but the supervisor of the shift and responsible for keeping things safe. The problem iswhen the forks are lifted to any height and the trigger is let go the forks will drop sometimes a good foot and a half. Slamming on to shelves that pallets are sitting on. This has been going on for a year at minimum... The mechanic doesn't seem to know what's going on with it. Has not been able to fix the problem. Any input on what the problem is would be highly appreciated! It's very unsafe and i want the problem resolved asap
  • Posted 28 Feb 2013 07:34
  • By leeli_p
  • joined 28 Feb'13 - 1 message
  • New Jersey, United States
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better turn to the manufacturer and find the right way.
  • Posted 7 May 2013 11:48
  • By michelleLH
  • joined 18 Apr'13 - 6 messages
  • fujian, China
Finding an engineer who knows what there doing would be a good start.
  • Posted 3 May 2013 23:45
  • By Forkingabout
  • joined 31 Mar'11 - 862 messages
  • england, United Kingdom
You might also check the load holding solenoid. As they can fail.
  • Posted 3 May 2013 05:53
  • By joe_r
  • joined 1 May'13 - 9 messages
  • North Carolina, United States
Yes. This is dangerous.
I would suggest a couple of issuess:
1. A LOT of air in the lift cylinder if it falls as soon as you stop lifting. Bleed the lift cylinder
2. If I remember correctly lift is controlled by a proportional lift valve. The valve may be malfunctioning or there could be a problem with the hydraulic manifold - easy check is to swap with a bank from another lift if you have a fleet, the manifolds are expensive, don't fail too often, but it can happen.
3. Have your tech check the hydraulic schematic. I think that there shold be a check valve to stop fluid bleeding through. If so, check it out
4. The main lift cylinder may be bleeding through. raise the mast all the way up with a weight and check for drift down..
5. Call the dealer

Hope that helps
  • Posted 28 Feb 2013 14:28
  • By JonG
  • joined 7 Nov'07 - 155 messages
  • United States

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