Drive System

SymptomProblemSolution

Both Wheels Lack Pulling Ability On Grade or Pulling Out Of Ditch

Loose or worn controls

Check controls.

Set switch to FIELD SPEED 1 position.

 

Internal park brakes dragging

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Faulty relief valves

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Failed motors/pumps

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Low charge pressure

See "Low Charge Pressure" in this section.

 

Improper tire inflation

See tire inflation pressures.

 

Hydraulic oil overheated

See "Hydraulic Oil Overheats" in this section.

Both Wheels Will Not Pull In Forward or Reverse

Low on oil

Check hydrostatic oil level and final drives.

 

Tow disconnects still out

Engage final drives.

 

Steering controls worn or loose

Check control lever and steering for loose, worn, or broken ball joints and ball joint rods.

 

Internal park brakes dragging

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Faulty relief valves

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Low charge pressure

See "Low Charge Pressure" in this section.

 

Failed pump

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Broken pump driveline

See your John Deere dealer.

One Wheel Does Not Pull in Forward or Reverse

Tow disconnect still out

Engage final drive.

 

Steering controls worn or loose

Check control lever and steering for loose, worn, or broken ball joints and ball joint rods.

 

Internal park brakes dragging

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Failed pump, motor, or final drive

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Faulty relief valve

See your John Deere dealer.

Excessive Noise From Drive System

LOW ENGINE IDLE/HIGH ENGINE IDLE switch in high engine idle position

Set switch to LOW ENGINE IDLE position.

 

Brakes noisy

See “Dragging Or Overheating” in BRAKES, in this section.

 

Faulty pump or motor

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Cab mounts defective

See your John Deere dealer.

Windrower Will Not Run Full Speed in Low engine idle or High engine idle.

Low charge pressure

See “Low Charge Pressure” in this section.

Leaking Seals or Covers On Pumps or Motors

Case pressure too high

Check for kinked hose or other restrictions in drain lines.

Low Charge Pressure

Plugged charge pump suction screen in reservoir

Clean screen.

 

Low on oil

Check for leaks and correct. Fill reservoir.

 

Malfunctioning priority valve

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Worn charge pump

Replace.

 

Plugged filter

Replace filter.

 

Malfunctioning shuttle valve in platform drive motor

Check motor for sticking valve spools or broken springs.

Low Charge Pressure

Plugged charge pump suction screen in reservoir

Clean screen.

 

Low on oil

Check for leaks and correct. Fill reservoir.

 

Malfunctioning priority valve

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Worn charge pump

Replace.

 

Plugged filter

Replace filter.

 

Malfunctioning shuttle valve in platform drive motor

Check motor for sticking valve spools or broken springs.

Hydraulic Oil Overheats

Low oil supply

Fill system with correct oil.

 

Operating in HIGH ENGINE IDLE range over non-flat terrain

Set ground drive switch to LOW ENGINE IDLE range.

 

Oil cooler air passages clogged

Clean oil cooler.

Clean air screen.

 

Clogged hydrostatic filter

Replace filter.

 

Platform drive motor shuttle spool sticking

See your John Deere dealer.

Platform Drive Will Not Engage

Faulty switch, solenoid, or valve cartridge

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Faulty operator presence relay

Replace relay.

Platform Drive Stops

Faulty operator presence seat switch

Replace switch.

 

Faulty operator presence relay

Replace relay.

Platform drive speed too slow.

Low charge pressure

See “Low Charge Pressure” in this section.

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