TROUBLESHOOTING
The following is a list of service problems, possible causes, and solutions. If problems still exist after preforming the solution, contact your nearest Woods dealer for authorized service.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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Jerky operation | Air in hydraulic system | Cycle cylinders several times to |
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| purge system of air. |
| Cold hydraulic oil | Run engine to warm oil. |
| Low hydraulic oil level | Add oil to level specified. |
| Poor oil circulation | Change oil filter and clean screen in |
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| tractor hydraulic system. |
| Worn or damaged hydraulic pump | Repair or replace pump. |
| Air leak in pump inlet line | Check, tighten or replace inlet line. |
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Slow operation | Faulty valve | Repair or replace valve. |
| Air in hydraulic system | Cycle lift cylinders and bucket |
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| cylinders several times to free |
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| system of air. |
| Hydraulic oil too heavy | Change to proper oil. |
| Oil filter plugged | Clean and replace filter. |
| Slow engine speed | Increase engine speed rate. |
| Cylinder piston seals leaking | Install seal repair kit. |
| Remote valve incorrectly adjusted | Adjust, repair, or replace control |
| or malfunctioning | valve. |
| Tractor hydraulic pump malfunc- | Repair or replace pump. |
| tioning |
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| Hydraulic pump too small; hoses | Check hoses and feed lines for |
| or feedlines restricted | kinks and other restrictions. |
| Hydraulic couplers not completely | Connect hydraulic couplers. |
| engaged |
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Oil leaks | Loose hose connections | Tighten fittings. Use thread sealer |
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| on pipe (tapered) threads. |
| Fittings or hoses defective | Tighten fittings. Use thread sealer |
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| on pipe (tapered) threads. |
| Fittings or hoses defective | Replace defective parts. |
| Hydraulic cylinder seals worn or | Install seal repair kit. |
| damaged |
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| Remote valve components worn | Repair and/or replace. |
| or damaged |
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MAN0556 (9/21/2007) | Troubleshooting 23 |
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