Hydrostatic Drive

SymptomProblemSolution

Linkages binding.

Frozen or worn ball joints on cable.

Lubricate or replace.

 

Control cable binding.

Replace cable.

 

Control lever on pump binding.

See your John Deere dealer.

System overheating.

Fan belt slipping or broken.

Replace belt or tensioner.

 

Side screens plugged.

Clean screens.

 

Low on oil.

Check for leak and correct.

 

Oil cooler core plugged.

Clean oil cooler.

 

Exceeding relief valve pressure.

Shift down one speed range.

 

Plugged oil cooler bypass valve.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Excessive high pressure leakage.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Charge flush is inadequate.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Loop flush is inadequate.

See your John Deere dealer.

Sprayer will not travel forward or reverse with multifunction control handle in forward or reverse.1

Low on oil.

Check for leak and correct. Fill hydraulic reservoir with oil to center of sight tube.

 

Plugged hydrostatic filter(s).

Change filter element(s).

 

Hydro linkage improperly adjusted.

Adjust hydro linkage.

 

Exceeding limiter pressure.

Shift to low speed.

 

Broken drive shaft from engine to pump.

Repair as needed.

 

Air leak in system.

Tighten connections.

 

Drive system inoperative.

Check pump, motor and hydro cable or (see your John Deere dealer.)

Ground travel speed erratic.

Radar picking up signals from tall crops.

Disconnect radar and use wheel speed sensor.

 

Wheel speed sensor faulty.

Repair or replace.

 

Low on oil.

Check for leaks and correct. Fill hydraulic reservoir to center of sight tube.

 

Plugged hydrostatic filter.

Change filter element.

 

Exceeding limiter pressure.

Shift down one speed range.

 

Plugged shift orifice.

Could be something wrong inside motor so swashplate angle is not changing.

 

Blown or leaking shift hoses.

Repair or replace.

 

Drive system unable to maintain charge pressure.

See your John Deere dealer.

Sprayer not responding to speed range switch.1

Bad fuse.

Replace fuse.

 

Low on hydrostatic oil.

Check for oil leaks and correct. Fill hydraulic reservoir to center of sight tube.

 

Defective solenoids or switches.

Check and repair as needed.

 

Plugged hydrostatic filter.

Change filter element.

 

Air in system.

Tighten connections, hose clamps, and check for broken hydraulic lines.

 

Drive system unable to build up charge pressure.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Faulty hydrostatic motor.

See your John Deere dealer.

Lack of power or loss of power.1

Low on hydrostatic oil.

Check for leaks and correct. Fill hydraulic reservoir to center of sight tube.

 

Plugged hydrostatic oil filter.

Change filter element.

 

Leaking or broken oil line or connection.

Check and repair as necessary.

 

Drive system unable to maintain or build up pressure, or relief pressures incorrectly set.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Excessive high pressure leakage.

See your John Deere dealer.

Sprayer will not start in neutral or will start when multifunction control handle is in any operational position.

Bad fuse.

Replace fuse.

 

Neutral safety switch out of adjustment, faulty wiring or inoperative switch.

Check wiring connections or (see your John Deere dealer).

 

Hydro cable out of adjustment.

See your John Deere dealer.

Wheel hubs/motors will not engage.

Hydrostatic system out of oil.

Check oil level for leaks and correct. Fill hydraulic reservoir to center of sight tube.

 

Drive hubs disengaged.

Engage drive hubs.

 

Hoses incorrectly connected.

Correctly connect hoses. (See your John Deere dealer.)

 

Damaged or faulty wheel motors.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Damaged or faulty drive hubs.

See your John Deere dealer.

 

Faulty wheel motor/hub coupling.

See your John Deere dealer.

Excessive hydro “whine”

Faulty hydro isolators.

Replace hydro isolators.

 

Low on hydrostatic oil.

Check for leaks and correct. Fill hydraulic reservoir to center of sight tube.

 

Air in system.

Check for leaks and correct. Fill hydraulic reservoir to center of sight tube.

1 When operating in temperatures below -12 degrees C (10 degrees F), run sprayer for 10-15 minutes to warm up hydrostatic drive oil.

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