IMPACT MECHANISM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
Impacts slowly or will
not impact
Impacts rapidly but
will not remove bolts
Does not impact
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1.
Lack of lubrication
2.
Tool regulator set in wrong
position
3.
In-line regulator or
compressor regulator set too
low
Worn impact mechanism
Broken impact mechanism
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Lubricate the air motor. (See
Lubrication section of this manual).
2. a.
Adjust the regulator on the tool
to the appropriate setting.
b. Regulator should be turned
so the indicator points to the
appropriate dot on the tool.
3.
Adjust regulators in the air system.
Replace tool.
Replace tool.
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