Markers

IMPORTANT: Before performing any of these checks, be sure hydraulic SCV's are set to maximum flow, the frame control console has power (backlight is on), cleanout switch is in PLANT position and the proper buttons are being pushed for the desired function to be performed.

Symptom Problem Solution

Marker floats off ground.

Machine not down.

Machine must be completely down as lift system oil will raise marker as machine goes down.

Leaking tractor SCV.

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Markers not alternating in automatic mode.

Marker alternating switch on right-hand inner wing wheel malfunctioning.

Fully raise machine and check if marker alternating switch is damaged or broken.

Left marker lowers when not selected.

Valve Y5 stuck open.

Check for 12V at solenoid.

Check solenoid

Right marker lowers when not selected.

Valve Y6 stuck open.

Check for 12V at solenoid.

Check solenoid

Left marker won't lower.

No power to control box.

Check seven pin connector.

Check inline fuses.

Valve Y5 not energized.

Check for 12V at solenoid.

Check solenoid.

Valve Y5 is stuck closed.

Clean or replace valve.

Check position of switches on frame control box.

Activate switches if incorrect.

Check mercury switches in pivot area.

Repair broken wires.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Carrier damaged or jammed.

Right marker won't lower.

No power to control box.

Check seven pin connector.

Check inline fuses.

Valve Y6 not energized.

Check for 12V at solenoid.

Check solenoid.

Valve Y6 is stuck closed.

Clean or replace valve.

Check position of switches on frame control box.

Activate switches if incorrect.

Check mercury switches in pivot area.

Repair broken wires.

Carrier jammed.

Marker operating too fast.

Verify that there is an orifice fitting in the rod end of the cylinder.

Install orifice fitting in rod end of the cylinder.

Air in hydraulic system.

Disconnect cylinder and cycle cylinder to eliminate air.

Nuisance breakaways.

Marker disk too aggressive.

Reduce angle of marker disk blade.

Can't see marker mark in field.

Marker disk angle not aggressive enough.

Increase angle of marker disk blade.

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