Lift and Float System

Symptom Problem Solution

Platform Does Not Follow Ground Contour

Platform float pressure too high

Adjust float pressure. (See ADJUSTING PLATFORM FLOAT in Operating the Windrow section.)

FIELD/ROAD switch is in ROAD position

Set switch to FIELD position.

Faulty relay

Replace relay. (See your John Deere dealer.)

Accumulator precharge pressure too low

See your John Deere dealer.

Platform Digs Into Ground and Pushes Hard

Guards digging into ground

Adjust guard angle. (See ADJUSTING PLATFORM GUARD ANGLE in Operating Windrower section.)

Platform float set too heavy

Adjust float pressure. (See ADJUSTING PLATFORM FLOAT in Operating Windrower section.)

Accumulator precharge pressure too high

See your John Deere dealer.

Platform Drops Too Fast Or Does Not Lower Smoothly

Platform float set too heavy

Adjust platform float. (See ADJUSTING PLATFORM FLOAT in Operating Windrower section.)

Accumulator precharge pressure too high

See your John Deere dealer.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Platform Will Not Lift Or Lifts Too Slow

Binding lift linkage

Replace bent or worn parts.

Platform float set too heavy

Adjust platform float. (See ADJUSTING PLATFORM FLOAT in Operating Windrower section.)

Worn lift pump

See your John Deere dealer.

Low relief valve setting

See your John Deere dealer.

Platform full of dirt

Clean platform.

Excessive charge oil flow to pumps

See your John Deere dealer.

Faulty switch or relay

Replace switch or relay.

Faulty solenoid or valve cartridge

Replace solenoid or valve cartridge.

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