
7 TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CHECK
SOLUTION
Spades will not cut into the ground.
Insufficient pressure.
Check hydraulic oil level. Add as
needed.
Hydraulic hoses not
connected properly.
Reverse hoses.
Slides obstructed by dirt. Clean the slides.
Spade lifts off the ground when
extending spades
Started with the spade
that is farthest from the
operator.
Start with the closest spade first.
Ground may be too dry. Wait until the ground is moist.
Not enough clearance between
the tree spade and the ground.
The frame of the tree
spade tilts away from the
tractor which reduces
the lifting height.
Adjust top link so the frame is vertical
when it is connected to the tractor.
Tree spade does not touch the
ground.
Tree spade frame tilts
towards the tractor.
Adjust top link so the frame is vertical
when it is connected to the tractor.
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