Both Wheels Lack Pulling Ability On Grade or Pulling Out Of Ditch
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Loose or worn controls
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Check controls.
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Field-Road switch in transport position
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Set switch to FIELD position.
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Brakes dragging
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Check brake calipers for full release.
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Faulty relief valves
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Replace.
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Failed motors
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Replace.
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Low charge pressure
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See "Low Charge Pressure" in this section.
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The windrower is not designed to spin the wheels under all conditions
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See your John Deere dealer if problem becomes excessive.
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Hydraulic oil overheated
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See "Hydraulic Oil Overheats" in this section.
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Both Wheels Will Not Pull In Forward or Reverse
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Low on oil
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Check hydrostatic oil level and power wheels.
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Tow disconnects still out
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Engage final drives.
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Steering controls worn or loose
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Check control lever and steering for loose, worn, or broken ball joints and ball joint rods.
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Check brakes for full release or binding
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Remove foreign objects so discs are free to rotate.
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Faulty relief valves
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Replace.
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Clogged charge pump suction screen in reservoir
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Remove and clean screen.
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Low charge pressure
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See "Low Charge Pressure" in this section.
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Failed pump
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Replace.
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Broken pump driveline
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Replace.
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Symptom |
Problem |
Solution |
One Wheel Does Not Pull in Forward or Reverse
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Tow disconnect still out
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Engage final drive.
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Steering controls worn or loose
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Check control lever and steering for loose, worn, or broken ball joints and ball joint rods.
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Check brake for full release or binding
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Remove foreign material so disc is free to rotate.
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Failed pump, motor, or final drive
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See your John Deere dealer.
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One Wheel Develops Pull in Either Forward or Reverse
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Faulty relief valve
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Excessive Noise From Drive System
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FIELD/ROAD switch in transport range
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Use transport range only on the road.
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Brakes noisy
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See "Dragging Or Overheating" in BRAKES, in this section.
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Faulty pump or motor
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Cab mounts defective
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Windrower Will Not Run Full Speed in Field or Transport
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Low charge pressure
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See "Low Charge Pressure" in this section.
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Leaking Seals or Covers On Pumps or Motors
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Case pressure too high
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Check for kinked hose or other restrictions in drain lines.
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Low Charge Pressure
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Plugged charge pump suction screen in reservoir
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Remove and clean screen.
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Low on oil
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Check for leaks and correct. Fill reservoir.
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Malfunctioning priority valve
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Worn charge pump
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Replace.
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Plugged filter
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Replace filter.
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Symptom |
Problem |
Solution |
Hydraulic Oil Overheats
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Low oil supply
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Fill system with correct oil.
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Oil cooler air passages clogged
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Clean oil cooler.
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Clogged hydrostatic filter
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Replace filter.
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Platform drive motor shuttle spool sticking
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Hydraulic Oil Leak
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Loose fitting
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Tighten fitting.
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Ruined O-ring on fitting or hose
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Replace O-ring. Tighten right-angle fittings by hand, then back out to required orientation.
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Fitting seal surface scratched or nicked
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Replace fitting.
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Platform Continues To Run When Disengaged
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Neutral out of adjustment on drive pump
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Faulty valve cartridge
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Platform Pump Drive Belt Separates
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Drive idler or driven sheave out of line
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Idler spring tension too low
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Adjust spring. (See ADJUSTING PLATFORM DRIVE BELT in Service-Miscellaneous section.)
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Platform Drive Will Not Engage
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Faulty switch, solenoid, or valve cartridge
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Broken pump drive belt idler spring
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Replace spring.
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Failed pump drive belt
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Replace belt.
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Platform Drive Stops
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Faulty operator presence seat switch
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Replace switch.
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Platform drive speed too slow.
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Low charge pressure
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See your John Deere dealer.
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