427
UnclassifiedLubrication
What This Code Means
Low oil rifle pressure; Engine shutdown; Communication between the engine control (ECM) and the PCC is severed; CAN Data Link Degraded warning; Battery voltage is below 24 VDC and approaching low level; Unpredictable equipment operation; Low Battery 1 Voltage warning; Battery voltage to the control is approaching high level (exceeding 32 VDC); Potential damage to the control; High Battery 1 Voltage warning
Possible Causes
- •Low oil level
- •Oil system issues (lines or filters)
- •Active E-Stop button
- •Dirty battery terminals or loose connections
- •Low electrolyte level
- •Discharged or defective battery
- •Incorrect battery charge float level
Suggested Actions
- 1Allow the engine to cool down completely before proceeding with checks
- 2Check the oil level, lines and filters
- 3Replenish oil level if low
- 4Reset the control and restart after locating and correcting the problem
- 5Allow the engine to cool down completely before proceeding
- 6Ensure the E-Stop button is not active
- 7Reset the Local/Remote Emergency Stop
- 8If the engine can be stopped, allow the engine to cool down completely before proceeding
- 9Clean battery terminals and tighten all connections
- 10Check the electrolyte level, top up and re-charge (if applicable)
- 11Recharge or replace battery
- 12Clean the battery terminals and tighten all connections
- 13Check the battery charge float level and lower float level if applicable
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