
Problem
Traction power is lost or unit will not operate in either direction.
Four wheel drive will not engage.
Four wheel drive will not disengage.
No cutting decks will operate.
One cutting deck will not operate.
All cutting decks operate slowly.
Cutting deck stops under load.
Possible Causes
Hydraulic reservoir oil level is low.
Piston pump
Charge pressure is low.
Traction circuit pressure is low.
Front wheel motor couplers are damaged.
Electrical problem exists (see Chapter 5
Drive gear on rear axle motor or driven gear for rear axle is loose or damaged.
Rear axle motor is damaged.
Electrical problem exists (see Chapter 5
Gear pump or its coupler is damaged (Note: other hydraulic circuits impacted as well).
Electrical problem exists (see Chapter 5
Woodruff key on affected deck motor is damaged.
Solenoid valve (S) in deck manifold is faulty.
Cartridge valve in deck manifold is damaged or sticking. Deck motor or gear pump section is damaged.
Engine RPM is low.
Deck motor or gear pump sections are damaged.
Relief valve in deck manifold is
Deck motor has internal leakage
Cutting deck gear pump section is inefficient.
Hydraulic System
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