Hydraulic System

Symptom Problem Solution

All hydraulic system fails to function.

Bad fuse.

Replace fuse.

Low oil supply.

Fill system with proper oil to center of hydraulic reservoir sight tube.

Clogged suction line.

Clean line.

Damaged pump drive coupling.

Replace coupling.

Pump faulty.

Replace pump.

Oil escapes at reservoir breather.

Reservoir over-filled.

Reduce oil to center of sight tube.

Excessive speed on rough terrain.

Select slower target speed.

Booms level or fold too fast.

Incorrect orifice, or none in work port.

Use correct orifices, properly installed. (See your John Deere dealer.)

Lift arms drop too fast.

Incorrect orifice, or none in work port.

Use correct orifices, properly installed. (See your John Deere dealer.)

Booms fold too slow.

Plugged orifice.

Remove orifice, clean and reinstall.

Incorrect orifice.

Install correct orifice. (See your John Deere dealer.)

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.

Erratic steering.

Hydraulic oil overheated.

Fill tank to proper level.

Clean oil cooler and screens.

Pump faulty.

Replace pump.

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Symptom Problem Solution

All hydraulic functions but one do not work or are slow.

Check valve stuck open in load sense line of function that works properly.

Clean or replace check valve or (see your John Deere dealer).

One hydraulic function fails to work properly.

Bad fuse.

Replace.

Bad switch.

Repair or replace.

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

Clean or replace check valve.

Solenoid or hydraulic function faulty.

Repair or replace.

Hydraulic spool not shifting properly.

Clean or replace or (see your John Deere dealer).

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