RI-EZLUBE CENTRAL LUBRICATING SYSTEM
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM
1. Lubricant pressure gauge indicates low or no
fluid pressure.
2. Lubricant pressure is too high.
3. Lubricant pressure is adequate and solenoid
valve fires, but no lube is ejected.
4. Excessive lubricant dripping at lubricating
station.
5. Lubricant dripping from conveyor track away
from lubricating station, particularly at elevation
changes.
6. Unit is powered, but motor will not run and
lubricating station is not ejecting lubricant.
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1a. Pressure relief valve needs to be adjusted.
1b. Defective gauge.
1c. Defective pump.
2a. Pressure relief valve needs to be adjusted.
2b. Debris caught in pressure relief valve.
3a. Ejection tube is stopped up.
3b. Reservoir has been filled with incorrect high
viscosity oil.
4a. Misalignment of ejector tubes.
4b. Pump pressure too low.
5a. Application too frequent.
5b. Application amount too high.
6a. Lubricant reservoir is empty (a “tank empty”
message will flash across the user interface).
6b. PLC is in “STOP” mode.
6c. Photo switch lens is dirty.
6d. Proximity switch too far from target.
6e. Photo / proximity switch is defective.
6f. The 24VDC fuse is blown.
6g. Defective 24VDC power supply.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1a. Turn pressure valve handle clockwise.
1b. Replace gauge.
1c. Replace pump.
2a. Turn pressure valve handle counter clockwise.
2b. Remove pressure relief valve, dismantle and clear debris.
3a. Cut 1/8” off end of tube. If it still doesn’t fire, remove tube set – clean
and replace.
3b. Empty oil reservoir and refill with the appropriate K-M blend. Viscosity
must be 60 SUS or lower to pump through system.
4a. Realign ejector tubes.
4b. Turn pressure valve handle clockwise.
5a. Reduce frequency of application by adding revolutions skipped (see
“Operating Instructions” section of the user manual).
5b. Reduce the amount of application by lowering the lube timer (see
“Operating Instructions” section of the user manual).
6a. Fill reservoir with the appropriate K-M lubricant.
6b. Place the PLC “RUN” switch in the left hand “RUN” position and cycle the
main power (switch is located on the top side of the PLC and to the left of
the communication cable).
6c. Clean switch lens with a soft cloth.
6d. Adjust switch position to within 8mm of target.
6e. Check PLC inputs X0 – X3 LED indicators and see if they are receiving
inputs. If not, replace defective switch.
6f. Replace with a 1-amp glass fuse.
6g. Replace power supply. Contact customer service at
customerservice@kmlube.com for information.
7. Nothing works. 7a. Main fuse is blown. 7a. Replace with a 15-amp ceramic time delay fuse.

7b. Loss of line voltage. 7b. Use a meter to check receptacle, and if there is incorrect or no voltage,
have electrician correct the supply issue.