BALZER ELIMINATOR VACUUM TANK Series, User Manual

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42 Eliminator Vacuum Tank (Tandem) User Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
Steering Not Working Correctly
1 . Make sure the steering hydraulic lever is in the “FLOAT” position .
2 . Check the hydraulic connections to the tractor . The YELLOW coded hoses should be connected to the right side of the
tractor’s hydraulic bank . The hose with one (1) stripe should be connected to the RETURN port and the hose with two
(2) stripes should be connected to the PRESSURE port .
3 . Grease the kingpins (if equipped with grease points) and the tie rod . Apply grease to the kingpins with the wheels
straight and also with the wheels fully extended to each turning position . The kingpins and tie rod must be greased
daily for proper steering system operation .
4 . If the system is still not steering properly, call Balzer’s Service Department at 1-800-795-8551 Ext . 134 (or press 0 for
the operator) .
Backing Up and Steering Not Locked Straight
1 . Make sure the steering hydraulic lever is NOT in the “FLOAT” position .
2 . Check the hydraulic connections to the tractor .
3 . If the system is still not locking the steering wheels straight, call Balzer’s Service Department at 1-800-795-8551 Ext .
134 (or press 0 for the operator) .
Hydraulic Controls Not Working Properly
1 . Check the hydraulic connections to the tractor:
A . RED marked hose Brakes
B . YELLOW marked hose Steering System
C . GREEN marked hose 3-Way Valve or T-Valve
D . ORANGE marked hose Down Pressure Block
E . BLUE marked hose Hydraulic Motor
F . BLUE/GREEN marked hose Hydraulic Motor Zero Return
2 . Check the tractor’s hydraulic fluid levels .
3 . Check the hydraulic system for leaks or hose line damage .
4 . Attach the tractor to a different implement to identify if the problem is with the tractor or the implement .
5 . If the problem is with the tractor, contact your local farm equipment service center .
6 . If the problem is with the implement, call Balzer’s Service Department at 1-800-795-8551 Ext . 134 (or press 0 for the
operator) .
Brakes Not Working Properly
1 . Apply brakes .
2 . Measure the compression of the pressure release spring .
1 . If the pressure release spring is compressed to 8” (20 .3 cm) or less, hydraulic fluid must be added to the braking
system (See “Brake System” on Page 35) .
PTO Not Working
1. Check that the PTO drive lever on the tractor is engaged.
2 . Disengage the PTO, shut off the tractor, and remove the key .
3 . Check that the PTO is connected to the tractor .
4 . Check the PTO shaft’s shear bolt . If the shear bolt is broken, damaged, or missing, replace and attempt PTO operation
again .
5 . Disconnect the PTO from the tractor and engage the PTO drive on the tractor . Check to see that the tractor’s PTO shaft
is turning . If the tractor’s PTO shaft is not turning, contact your local farm equipment service center .
6 . For additional troubleshooting of the PTO shaft, see the manufacturer’s book that came with the PTO shaft .
7 . If PTO is still not working, call Balzer’s Service Department at 1-800-795-8551 Ext . 134 (or press 0 for the operator) .
Vacuum Pump Not Working
1 . Check pump Vacuum/Pressure lever position .
2 . Check the gate valves .