Hydraulic System

Symptom Problem Solution

Hydraulic system fails to function

Not enough oil in the system

Top up to mark on dipstick.

Clogged hydraulic filters

Replace hydraulic filters.

Dirt in hydraulic pump

Check filter for clogging.

Hydraulic oil overheats

Oil cooler air passages clogged

Clean oil cooler.

Dirt in hydraulic pump

Check filter for clogging.

Hitch fails to lift load

Excessive load on hitch

Adjust auxiliary springs on implement or reduce load.

Hitch drops too slowly

Rate-of-drop regulator not adjusted properly

Adjust rate of drop.

No hitch response to draft load

System regulator in Height or Load-and-Depth Control position

Place system regulator in Load Control position.

Hitch too active

System regulator in Load Control position

Place system regulator in Load-and-Depth position.

Direction of remote cylinder travel is reversed

Hoses connected incorrectly

Connect hoses correctly.

Remote cylinder will not lift load

Excessive load

Adjust auxiliary springs on implement or reduce load.

Hoses on quick-coupler not correctly attached

Attach hoses to quick-coupler correctly.

Air in remote cylinder

Bleed cylinder.

Remote cylinder travels too fast or too slowly

Rate-of-lift is adjusted incorrectly

Adjust rate of lift.

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