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Platform lowers extremely slowly.  
                
                
                    
| Possible Cause #1 | 
Lowering valve not opening fully or is clogged with contaminates. | 
| Action - | 
 With platform on ground, remove valve. Inspect and clean valve with parts solvent, then blow out with air. Replace if needed. 
(Diagnosis time - 1/2 hr. / Repair time - 15 minutes). 
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| Part Numbers - | 
 ATU-121 (Monarch Lowering Valve) 
ATU-479 (Fenner Lowering Valve 
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| Possible Cause #2 | 
Defective pressure compensated flow control valve. | 
| Action - | 
 Try lowering platform without valve in place. Clean or replace if found to be contaminated. 
  
(Diagnosis time- 1/2 hr. / Repair time - 1/2 hour). 
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| Part Numbers - | 
 A-150035 (AST-1500, AST-2000, ASTL-1800, ATU-1800) 
A-150038 (ASTL-2500, AST-2500, ATU-2500) 
AR-18-72 (AST-3000, ATU-3000, ATU-3500) 
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| Possible Cause #3 | 
Restricted or pinched hydraulic hose or breather hose. | 
| Action - | 
 Check all hydraulic hoses for loose connections or pinching. Replace hose if damaged. 
  
(Diagnosis time - 15 minutes / Repair time - 15 minutes). 
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| Part Numbers - | 
 ATU-129 (Hydraulic hose) 
ATU 125 ( Return hose) 
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| Possible Cause #4 | 
Cylinder rod scored, or pitted. | 
| Action - | 
 Replace cylinder. 
  
(Diagnosis time - 10 minutes / Repair time 1/2 hr.). 
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| Part Numbers - | 
 ATU-25100 (AST-1500, ASTL-1800, AST-2000, ATU-1800) 
ATU-50100 (ASTL-2500, AST-2500, ATU-2500 CYLINDER) 
ATU-75100 (AST-3000, ATU-3000, ATU-3500 CYLINDER) 
ATU-25113-WR (ATU-25100 SEAL KIT) 
ATU-50123-WR (ATU-50100 SEAL KIT) 
ATU-75112 (ATU-75100 SEAL KIT) 
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| Warranty Information: | 
| Base Warranty: | 
 3 Years on mechanical structure. 
2 Years on hydraulic & electrical components. 
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 Warranties are void if genuine Anthony parts are not used. 
  
FOR ANTHONY LIFTGATES ASSISTANCE CALL (800) 482-0003
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