Hydraulic System

Symptom Problem Solution

Hydraulic system fails to function.

Low oil supply.

Fill system with proper oil to sight glass.

Plugged suction line.

Clean line.

Faulty relief valve.

See your John Deere dealer.

Faulty unloader valve.

See your John Deere dealer.

Damaged pump drive coupling.

Replace coupling.

Pump faulty.

Replace pump.

Oil escapes at reservoir breather.

Reservoir over-filled.

Reduce oil to full level (cylinders retracted).

Excessive speed on rough terrain.

Reduce speed.

Booms level or fold too fast.

Excessive chamfer or burr on fitting.

Use good, correct fittings and orifices, properly installed.

Incorrect orifice, or none in work port.

Use correct orifices, properly installed.

Lift arms drop too fast.

Incorrect orifice, or none in work port.

Use correct orifices, properly installed.

Some functions work erratically or not at all.

Low oil.

Fill tank to proper level.

Loose or disconnected wires at switch or solenoid.

Check and repair connections.

Failed solenoid coil.

Replace coil.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Erratic steering.

Hydraulic oil overheated.

Fill tank to proper level.

Clean oil cooler and screens.

Hydraulic power package engaged without load.

Plugged steering filter.

Clean steering filter.

Damaged drive coupling.

Replace coupling. See your John Deere dealer.

Pump faulty.

Replace pump. See your John Deere dealer.

Steering valve faulty.

Replace valve. See your John Deere dealer.

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