Troubleshooting
Locate the problem you’ve encountered in the chart below. Check the possible causes one at a time in the order list- ed. Correct any problems that are found and operate the snowthrower to see if you have eliminated the problem.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or dozer blade only when the engine is stopped, parking brake is set, and all moving parts have stopped. Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE | CORRECTIVE |
| CAUSE | ACTION |
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Dozer slow to lift | Air in hydraulic hoses. | Cycle valves repeatedly |
or change angle. |
| to work air out of lines & hoses. |
| Hoses loose or kinked. | Tighten hose connections and |
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| Dirt in hydraulic system. | Drain and flush hydraulic system. |
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Dozer chatters or vibrates | Air leak in pump inlet line. | Check, tighten, or replace line. |
when raised or lowered. |
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| Air in hydraulic hoses. | Cycle valves repeatedly to work |
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| air out of the lines. |
| Low oil level. | Check / add oil. |
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Excessive noise. | Inlet line restricted. | Check for air leaks, restrictions, or. |
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| collapsed hoses. Tighten or replace |
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| faulty hoses and fittings. |
| Worn or damaged | See your dealer. |
| wiper seal in cylinder rod end. |
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| Worn or damaged | See your dealer. |
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Oil leaks. | Defective fittings or hoses. | Replace fittings or hoses. |
| Worn or damaged | See your dealer. |
| wiper seal in cylinder rod end. |
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| Worn or damage3d | See your dealer. |
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Excessive scraper bar wear. | Skid shoes set too low. | See Skid Show Adjustment. |
| Downward pressure not adjusted. | See Downward Pressure Adjustment. |
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Dozer does not clear | Skid shoes set too high. | See Skid Shoe Adjustment. |
down to surface. | Dozer lift incorrectly adjusted. | See Downward Pressure Adjustment. |
| Scraper bar worn. | See Rotate / Replace Scraper Bar. |
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