Skyjack SJ3226 & SJIII3226 Service & Repair — Chicagoland | Win Win Equipment
Same-day diagnosis in Addison, IL · SJIII3226 & SJIII3220 · Repairs $150/hr · Annual ANSI inspection $225
The SJIII 3226 (you’ll also see it written SJIII3226 or just SJ3226) is Skyjack’s 26-foot narrow-deck best-seller — 32 inches wide, fits a standard doorway, lives in warehouses. We repair, inspect, and refurbish them at our Addison, IL shop. We pick yours up and diagnose it the same day; straightforward fixes go back the next day, and complex problems get an honest timeline before any work starts. Call 773-790-7299. This page also covers the 26-foot-class SJIII 3220.
SJ3226 / SJIII3226 quick service specs
From Skyjack’s service manual (P/N 157928) for covered serial ranges:
| Battery pack | 4 × 6V (24V system) — U2200 standard (U2500 alternate); approved list includes US 2200 XC2 (232 Ah), Trojan T-105 (225 Ah), Discover AGM options |
| Hydraulic oil | ATF Dexron III / Shell Naturelle HF-E 32 |
| Hydraulic tank | 5.8 gal |
| Tires | 16 × 5 × 12 solid rubber |
| Machine weight | ~4,135 lbs (standard extension; check nameplate) |
| Platform capacity | 500 lbs / 2 persons · extension deck 250 lbs |
| Working height | 32 ft (26 ft platform) |
| Drive speed | 2.4 mph stowed · 0.64 mph elevated · 1.2 mph high-torque |
Spec sheet: every unit this page covers
| Spec | SJIII 3220 | SJIII 3226 |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 26 ft | 32 ft |
| Platform height | 20 ft | 26 ft |
| Platform capacity | 900 lbs / 2 persons | 500 lbs / 2 persons |
| Machine weight | ~3,510 lbs | ~4,135 lbs |
| Overall width | 32 in | 32 in |
| Tires | 16 × 5 × 12 solid | 16 × 5 × 12 solid |
| Hydraulic tank | 5.8 gal | 5.8 gal |
| Drive speed | 1.9 mph / 0.64 mph elevated | 2.4 mph / 0.64 mph elevated |
Looking for SJ3226 error codes? Read this first
The SJIII 3226 is a relay-based analog machine — there is no fault-code display. It never shows you a number; the factory manual troubleshoots by symptom, and so do we. The only codes on the machine belong to the battery charger (below). Newer motor-controlled units (MC label on the machine) add a controller but still no code readout.
SJIII3226 troubleshooting by symptom
Completely dead: the charger cord still plugged into the wall is the #1 cause — a connected charger interlocks the machine. Then: battery disconnect switch, terminals, battery charge (hydrometer ~1.275 fully charged; a 0.050 spread between cells means a failing battery), fuse F1, breaker CB2, both e-stops, key switch. Past that it’s the relay-and-wire chase — our meter, our job.
Base console works, platform console doesn’t: platform e-stop, key-switch position, or the joystick enable switch — the machine’s core is fine; the fault is in the platform circuit.
No drive or steer while elevated: check the pothole protection bars under the machine — debris or a bent linkage keeps the limit switches open and drive stays cut. By design.
Drives in slow speed only / high-low torque dead: high-speed limit switch or its circuit — the machine believes it’s still elevated.
Won’t lift: manual lowering valve left open, low hydraulic oil, overloaded platform — then the up valve coil. In that order.
Drifts down overnight: lift cylinder gland seal, holding/lowering valve, or the manifold o-ring. Shop job, quoted first.
Charger codes
The 24V Delta-Q charger: solid red = internal fault, codes F-0-0-1 through F-0-0-6 (disconnect AC and battery 30 seconds; if it returns, replace the charger). Flashing amber = external error: E-0-0-1 battery voltage too high, E-0-0-2 too low to start, E-0-0-3 charge time limit (heat, weak AC, or a dying pack), E-0-0-4 won’t trickle to minimum, E-0-0-7 amp-hour limit. Repeat E-codes usually mean batteries, not charger.
Annual inspection for the SJ3226
Skyjack’s decal rule: no recorded inspection in 13 months = don’t use the machine. Annual ANSI/OSHA inspection — $225 in-shop, $350 on-site across Chicagoland, same-day certificate when pre-scheduled, renewal reminders included. Frequent inspections (every 3 months/150 hours) can ride on a PM program — ask.
Pricing and turnaround
Repairs are $150/hr plus parts, quoted after same-day diagnosis. If fixing it stops making sense, we’ll say so — and show you a refurbished SJIII3226 with new batteries, tires, charger and a fresh inspection.
SJ3226 down? We’ll quote it before we start.
Call 773-790-7299 or request service.
SJ3226 service FAQ
What batteries does an SJIII3226 take?
Four 6-volt flooded batteries (24V) — U2200 standard, with US 2200/T-105/AGM approved alternates. Stay inside Skyjack’s approved list and Ah range. We install Crown deep-cycle batteries to this spec — a US-built pack that outlasts the cheap imports.
Why doesn’t my SJ3226 show error codes?
Because it can’t — the SJIII series is analog by design. Symptom troubleshooting (above) is the correct method, or call with what it’s doing.
What oil and how much?
ATF Dexron III or Shell Naturelle HF-E 32; 5.8-gallon tank.
SJIII3226 or Genie GS-2632?
We sell and service both — honest side-by-side here.
Spec and troubleshooting data: Skyjack Service & Maintenance Manual P/N 157928 (SJIII 3220/3226 family, covered serial ranges). Trademarks belong to their owners; Win Win Equipment is an independent service shop.
Get your SJ3226 fixed: call 773-790-7299 (Mon–Fri 7am–3pm) or request service online. Also see: service hub · Skyjack service · SJ3219 service · annual inspection.