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TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
INTRODUCTION
This section is designed to help you troubleshoot
the hydraulic system on the Hiniker V-Plow.
Each procedure consists of a detailed problem
description followed by a step-by-step flow chart
that will direct you to do certain service or test
procedures. If each service or test procedure is
done step-by-step in the order given, the prob-
lem can usually be corrected.
INITIAL INSPECTION
1. Make sure vehicle is in park and parking
brake is set.
2. Retract wings fully and lower plow to the
ground before servicing any part of the hy-
draulic or electrical systems.
3. Inspect all wiring harness connectors for:
A. Corrosion or dirt in and/or on Pins and
Sockets.
B. Damaged or missing Pins and/or Sockets.
C. Full engagement of Pins into respective
Sockets.
4. Check Ground.
A. Make sure battery ground to vehicle frame
is clean, corrosion free and tight.
B. Make sure that ground connections from
the Snow Plow harness to vehicle frame
or battery are clean, corrosion free and
tight.
5. Verify the correct hydraulic fluid is being
used in unit and make sure oil level is to “Fill
Line” when the plow is on the ground and
the wings retracted.
6. Check all hoses and cylinders for proper
condition and leaks.
7. Make sure battery is charged and charging
system is in good condition.
8. Check 10 AMP fuse located on the Under-
hood Wiring Harness. Replace if bad.
9. Make sure joystick controller is connected in
the cab and turned on.
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