Orthman 125-087-02-EN-OM, Operator'S Manual, Page: 47 / 62

TROUBLESHOOTING
DR12x2 Row Hopper Planter OM-EN 6-3
Wings Do Not Fold or Unfold
DANGER
!
High-pressure fluid can penetrate eyes and skin.
Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before servicing
or disconnecting hoses. Wear proper hand and eye
protection. When searching for leaks, use cardboard or
wood instead of hands.
• Remove wing lock pins and swing truss lock pins
from locked positions and place them in the storage
position. See “Wing Fold” on page 4-7.
• Check to see if the hydraulic tips are installed
correctly in the tractor selective control valve (SCV).
• Check to see if the fold control manifold is adjusted
correctly. See “Internal Toolbar Vacuum Circuitry” on
page 4-11.
• Check to make sure that the wings are level. Adjust
wings to level position. See “Leveling the Wings” on
page 4-8.
• Check to see if the cylinder seals are bad.
• Check to see if there is enough tractor hydraulic
pressure.
Toolbar Will Not Float Properly
Check to see if the float linkage pins are in the correct
position. See “Toolbar Float” on page 5-2.
Check to make sure wing lock pins and swing truss lock
pins are in the storage position. See “Wing Fold” on
page 4-7.
Toolbar Does Not Operate Level With
the Ground
The levelness of the toolbar is governed by the settings
of the lifting gauge wheels and the tractor hitch.
First make sure that the lifting gauge wheels are set for
the correct height following procedures in “Field Position”
on page 5-8. Then adjust the lower stops on the tractor
hitch until the toolbar is level.
Consult the tractor operator’s manual for information on
setting the hitch.
Tractor Will Not Attach to Toolbar
See “Implement-to-Tractor Connection” on page 4-4.
Toolbar Wings Are Not Level or
Straight
Adjust wings to the level position. See “Leveling the
Wings” on page 4-8.