Troubleshooting
The charts that follow contain suggestions to assist in troubleshooting. There may possibly be more than one cause for a machine malfunction.
Refer to the Testing section of this Chapter for precau- tions and specific test procedures.
NOTE: When troubleshooting traction problems on the Groundsmaster
Problem | Possible Cause | |
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Hydraulic system operates hot. | Engine RPM is too low. | |
NOTE: An indication that the hy- | Brakes are applied or sticking. | |
draulic system is operating at exces- | Hydraulic reservoir oil level is low. | |
sive temperatures would be frequent | ||
reversing of the cooling fan and a | Hydraulic oil is contaminated or the wrong type. | |
normal engine coolant temperature. | ||
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| Piston pump | |
| Cooling system is not operating properly. | |
| Charge pressure is low. | |
| Traction circuit pressure is incorrect. | |
| Pump(s) or motor(s) are damaged. | |
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Hydraulic oil in reservoir foams. | Hydraulic reservoir oil level is low. | |
| Wrong type of oil is in the hydraulic system. | |
| Air is leaking into a pump suction line. | |
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Machine operates in one direction | Traction control linkage is faulty. | |
only. | Traction relief valve is defective. | |
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Traction pedal is sluggish. | Traction control linkage is stuck or binding. | |
| Charge pressure is low. | |
| Piston (traction) pump servo control valve orifices are plugged or | |
| damaged. | |
| 4WD manifold PD1 and PD2 pilot directional valves seals are leaking | |
| or damaged. | |
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Machine travels too far before stop- | Traction linkage is out of adjustment. | |
ping when the traction pedal is re- | Charge pressure is low. | |
leased. | ||
| Piston (traction) pump servo control valve orifices are plugged or da- | |
| maged. | |
| Traction pedal does not return to neutral. | |
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