Hydraulic System

Symptom Problem Solution

Reservoir Drains When Changing Hydraulic Filter

Oil cooler return tube vent hole in reservoir may be plugged

See your authorized dealer.

Vent tube broken off inside reservoir

See your authorized dealer.

Cooler flow check valve stuck open

See your authorized dealer.

No Hydraulics

Low oil level

Add oil to correct level.

Failed pump drive shaft

See your authorized dealer.

Pump problem

See your authorized dealer.

Load sense shuttle check valve

See your authorized dealer.

Obstruction in oil lines or valves

See your authorized dealer.

Low Loader Hydraulic Power

Incorrect loader load sense relief pressure setting

See your authorized dealer.

Incorrect flow limiter setting

See your authorized dealer.

Low Backhoe Hydraulic Power

Incorrect backhoe load sense relief setting

See your authorized dealer.

Incorrect flow limiter setting

See your authorized dealer.

Low Hydraulic Power

Hydraulic oil aerated

Incorrect oil, drain and refill. Suction hose has air leak. Inspect and tighten. See repair manual.

Leakage within work circuit

See your authorized dealer.

Low oil level

Check oil levels.

Incorrect flow limiter setting

See your authorized dealer.

Incorrect relief pressure setting

See your authorized dealer.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Slow Steering Hydraulics

Pressure regulating valve

See your authorized dealer.

Worn steering valve

See your authorized dealer.

Steering valve leakage

See your authorized dealer.

Steering cylinder leakage

See your authorized dealer.

Steering linkage

See your authorized dealer.

No Steering Hydraulics (Loader Hydraulics OK)

Pressure regulating valve

See your authorized dealer.

Worn steering pressure regulating valve

See your authorized dealer.

Obstruction in steering load sense hose

See your authorized dealer.

Machine Transport Speed is Slow

Engine or transmission problem

See your authorized dealer.

Engine Pulls Down Excessively During Loader Operation

Relief pressure setting too high

See your authorized dealer.

Engine not operating to specifications

See your authorized dealer.

Pump flow limiter set too high

See your authorized dealer.

Engine Pulls Down Excessively During Backhoe Operation

Relief pressure setting too high

See your authorized dealer.

Pump flow limiter setting too high

See your authorized dealer.

Slow Backhoe Hydraulics-Loader OK.

Control valve worn

See your authorized dealer.

Backhoe valve isolator stuck

See your authorized dealer.

Load sense relief set too low

See your authorized dealer.

Flow limiter setting too low

See your authorized dealer.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Slow Loader Hydraulics-Backhoe OK.

Control valve worn

See your authorized dealer.

Loader valve isolator stuck

See your authorized dealer.

Load sense relief set too low

See your authorized dealer.

Flow limiter setting too low

See your authorized dealer.

Slow Hydraulic Functions

Low pump flow

See your authorized dealer.

Relief valve leaking

See your authorized dealer.

Isolator valve stuck

See your authorized dealer.

Low oil level

Add oil to correct level.

Engine rpm too low

Increase rpm or check engine speed. See your authorized dealer.

Hydraulic oil aerated

Incorrect oil, drain and refill. Suction hose has air leak. Inspect and tighten. See Technical Repair manual.

Low load sense differential pressure

See your authorized dealer.

Hose or line leakage

Inspect and tighten fittings.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Loader Or Backhoe Operates Slowly In One Function

Control valve section problem

See your authorized dealer.

Control lever and linkage out of adjustment

See your authorized dealer.

Circuit relief valve or plug leakage in control valve

See your authorized dealer.

See your authorized dealer.

Compensator spool stuck

See your authorized dealer.

Hydraulic cylinder leakage

See your authorized dealer.

Bent or restricted line

See your authorized dealer.

Hydraulic control valve not operating properly

See your authorized dealer.

Bent cylinder rod

See your authorized dealer.

No Loader Or Backhoe Power In One Function

Control lever and linkage out of adjustment

See your authorized dealer.

Circuit relief valve or plug leakage in control valve

See your authorized dealer.

Bent or restricted line

See your authorized dealer.

Hydraulic control valve not operating properly

See your authorized dealer.

Compensator stuck

See your authorized dealer.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Low Hydraulic Power (Low Hydraulic Pressure)

Low oil level (aeration of oil)

Add oil to correct level.

Load sense shuttle check valve stuck

See your authorized dealer.

Hydraulic oil aerated

Incorrect oil, drain and refill. Suction hose has air leak. Inspect and tighten. See repair manual.

Incorrect relief valve setting

See your authorized dealer.

Leakage within work circuit

See your authorized dealer.

Excessive leakage in hydraulic system

See your authorized dealer.

Hydraulic Function Makes "Chattering" Noise

Low oil level

Add oil to correct level.

Hydraulic oil aerated

Incorrect oil, drain and refill. Suction hose has air leak. Inspect and tighten. See repair manual.

Worn or wrong circuit relief valve installed in backhoe valve.

See your authorized dealer.

Functions Drift

Oil leaking past valve port

See your authorized dealer.

Oil leaking past cylinders or valve

See your authorized dealer.

Anti-drift check valve not functioning

See your authorized dealer.

Control Valve Lever Sticks Or Works Hard

Control valve lever linkage binding

Inspect and adjust linkage. See repair manual.

Hydraulic system overheating

See your authorized dealer.

Return spring rubbing on spring cap

See your authorized dealer.

Broken return spring

See your authorized dealer.

Contamination in control valve

See your authorized dealer.

Scored valve bore or bent spool

See your authorized dealer.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Hydraulic Oil Overheats

Excessive load

Reduce load.

Operator holding hydraulic system over relief

Return levers to neutral when not in use.

Oil levels too low in reservoir

Check levels and add oil. Use recommended oil . See Fuels and Lubricants chapter in this manual.

Using low viscosity oil in hot weather

Use recommended oil. See Fuels and Lubricants chapter in this manual.

Hydraulic cooling system restricted

See your authorized dealer.

Temperature sender not working

See your authorized dealer.

Incorrect relief valve pressure

See your authorized dealer.

Excessive leakage in the hydraulic system

See your authorized dealer.

Foaming Oil

Oil level too low or too high

Check oil level. Adjust to full mark on sight gauge.

Incorrect type of oil

Drain and replace. See Fuels and Lubricants chapter in this manual.

Air leak on suction side of pump

See your authorized dealer.

Hydraulic Pump Leaking

Cap screws that hold pump together are loose

See your authorized dealer.

Worn shaft seal

See your authorized dealer.

Hydraulic oil overheating

See your authorized dealer.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Excessive Pump Noise

Low oil level

Add oil to correct level.

Hydraulic filter bypass valve chattering

Replace filter. Inspect, clean, and repair. See Technical Repair manual.

Worn pump drive

See your authorized dealer.

Oil lines in contact with operators station (Worn cab, transmission, or canopy rubber isolators)

See your authorized dealer.

Pump attaching hardware loose

See your authorized dealer.

Leakage in hydraulic circuit

See your authorized dealer.

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