Trouble Shooting | Honda Power Equipment FL5540K0 specs

TROUBLE SHOOTING

SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AT ALL

PTO in 'OFF' position -Putto 'ON'.

No oil in system - Fill to proper level. Check system for leaks.

Oil low in reservoir - Check and fill to proper level. Check system for leaks.

Restriction in system - Oil suction line could be collapsing to cut off oil supply. Replace line.

Air leaks in pump suction line - Check hose clamps or replace hose.

Dirt in pump -Clean and repair pump. If needed, drain and flush hydraulic system.

Badly worn pump - Check for problems causing pump wear.

Oil leak in pressure lines -Tightenfittings or replace defective lines.

Hoses attached improperly - Attach properly and tighten securely.

Control Valve Defective -Replace

SYSTEM RUNS WITH STOPS AND STARTS

Air in system - Examine suction side of system for leaks. Make sure oil level is correct. To get air out of system after oil level is correct and leaks fixed, use bucket and loader cylinders 5 to 6 times to purge the system of air.

Cold oil -Oil viscosity may be too high at start. Before operating, allow oil to warm up.

Components sticking or binding -Check for dirt or gummy deposits.

Pump damaged-Checkfor worn or broken parts.

SYSTEM RUNS OR WORKS SLOWLY

Cold oil - Allow to warm up before operating.

O i l v i s c o s i t y t o o heavy - See specifications on proper oil.

Not enough engine speed - Increase engine speed.

Low oil supply -Check reservoir and add oil if needed. Check system for leaks that could cause low oil.

Air in system - Check suction side of system for leaks.

Badly worn pump - Repair or replace pump. Check for problems causing pump wear such as contaminated oil.

Restriction in suction line - Suction line could be dirty or have inner walls that are collapsing to cut off oil supply. Clean or replace suction line.

Oil leaks inpressure lines-Tighten fittings or replace defective lines.

OVERHEATING OF OIL IN SYSTEM

Using incorrect oil -See specificationson proper oil.

Low oil level-Fill reservoir. Lookfor leaks. Engine runningtoo fast -Reducethrottle.

Restriction in hydraulic line - Clean or replace.

Controls stuck in partially or full open position -Free both handles so they return to neutral.