Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

SymptomProblemSolution

Hydraulic system fails to function

Low hydrostatic/hydraulic oil level

Fill up the reservoir to the specified level. Check the system for leaks.

 

Clogged hydraulic filter

Replace hydraulic oil filter.

 

Clogged suction line

Clean line.

 

Faulty pump

Replace pump.

 

Clogged oil cooler passages

Clean the oil cooler.

 

Internal leak

See your John Deere dealer.

Oil escapes at reservoir breather

Reservoir over-filled

Reduce oil to the specified in Check Hydrostatic/Hydraulic Oil Level.

 

Excessive speed on rough terrain

Select slower target speed.

Spray booms level or fold too fast

Incorrect orifice, or none in the work port.

See your John Deere dealer.

Lift arms drop too fast

Incorrect orifice, or none in the work port.

See your John Deere dealer.

Spray booms fold too slow

Plugged orifice

Clean orifice.

 

Incorrect orifice

See your John Deere dealer.

Some functions do not work well or not completely

Low hydrostatic/hydraulic oil level

Fill up the reservoir to the specified level. Check the system for leaks.

 

Loose or disconnected wires at switch or solenoid

Check and repair connections.

 

Failed solenoid coil

Replace solenoid coil.

Hydraulic oil overheats

Low hydrostatic/hydraulic oil level

Fill up the reservoir to the specified level. Check the system for leaks.

 

Clogged oil cooler air passages

Clean oil cooler.

 

Clogged hydraulic oil filter

Replace hydraulic oil filter.

 

Internal hydraulic leak

See your John Deere dealer.

One hydraulic function fails to work properly

Faulty switch

Repair or replace.

 

Check valve sticks shut in the load sense line of the hydraulic valve

Clean or replace check valve.

 

Solenoid or hydraulic function faulty

Repair or replace.

 

Hydraulic spool not shifting properly

See your John Deere dealer.

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