horsch Joker RT Series, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Machine does not track
straight.
Machine is not level front to
back.
Adjust hitch tilt cylinder.
Machine does not stop at
desired depth.
Cylinders not reaching set
points before hydraulic flow
stops.
Adjust SCV timer setting so
valve returns to neutral within
5 seconds of all cylinder
movement stopping.
Machine acts erratically, does
not maintain consistent
depth.
SCV lever is being operated
multiple times per lift/lower
cycle.
Only activate timer function
once per cycle. Refer to
tractor operator’s manual.
Machine stops then continues
past desired set depth.
SCV is still active after all
cylinder movement has
stopped.
Reduce timer setting (if used).
Return SCV to neutral within 5
seconds of all cylinders
stopping.
Entire machine plugs when
running.
Ground speed too slow;
working depth too deep.
Increase ground speed up to
10 mph. Reduce tillage depth.
Wings plug when running. Wings not running level. Reduce wing pressure so
wings are level.
Machine lifts slow. Tractor SCV not set to 100%;
excessive soil buildup on
machine.
Set SCV to 100%. Remove soil
from machine frame.
Tilt cylinder will not move
when discs are out of ground.
Depth controller prevents tilt
cylinder movement when
“Actual Depth” is 0.
Turn depth controller off.
Adjust tilt cylinder.