5-8
F-944-1017 Edition
TROUBLESHOOTING
Dock Level Hydraulics
Hydraulic Power Supply
Engine Package
To troubleshoot the engine in the hydraulic engine
package, please refer to the owners manual that was
provided with the engine package.
CYLINDERS MOVE WITH CONTROL
VALVE IN NEUTRAL POSITION
Leaking cylinder seals or fittings
Replace worn seals or fittings
Control valve not centering when
released
Check linkage for binding and repair
Valve damaged
Repair or replace
CONTROL VALVE LEAKS
Seals damaged worn
Replace
CYLINDER LEAKS
Seals worn or damaged
Replace
Rod damaged
Replace
Barrel damaged
Replace
CYLINDERS DO NOT FUNCTION OR
CREEP WITH PTO DISENGAGED
Leaking fittings or cylinder seals
Tighten loose fittings. Replace worn
seals or fittings
Piloted check valve or o-ring leak
Replace defective component
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
FAILS TO LIFT TRAILER
Insufficient hydraulic supply pressure
Adjust relief valve for 2400 - 2500 psi
Worn hydraulic pump
Service or replace
Insufficient volume to dock level circuit
Adjust flow divider to provide 2.5 to 3.1
GPM
Too heavy a load
Reduce load on cylinders
LOWERS UNEVENLY OR
ERRATICALLY
Insufficient volume to dock level circuit
Clean system and new oil and filter
Dirty oil in check valves
Use same procedure as above
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