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IV MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
The following chart is intended to help isolate problems and provide possible remedies.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
POSSIBLE REMEDIES
Starter does not crank engine
Low battery output
Loose or disconnected battery
cable
Recharge or replace battery
Check and tighten all connections
Engine turns over but does not
start
No Fuel in Tank.
Fuel shut-off valve closed
Improper starting procedure
Auxiliary control lever engaged
Spark plug fouled
Fill tank with clean fuel
Open fuel shut-off valve
Refer to starting procedure
Set auxiliary lever to neutral
Check Spark plug gap and clean
or replace spark plug
Noisy hydrostatic system
Air in system
Loose suction line and / or
fittings
Clogged oil filter
Hydraulic oil too heavy
Internal pump or motor damage
Check oil level, add if necessary
Bleed system
Tighten all fittings and
connections
Replace oil filter
Warm up hydraulic oil when too
cold
See your RAMROD Dealer
Erratic or no output on
transmission
Hydraulic oil too heavy
Hydraulic oil level too low
Drive coupling between engine
and pump broken
Use proper viscosity oil.
Check oil level. Add is necessary
Check couplings, replace if
necessary
Loss of hydraulic oil flow from
gear pump
Reservoir low on oil
Drive couplings between engine
and pump broken
Hydraulic gear pump not
functioning
Check oil level. Add if necessary
Check couplings, replace if
necessary
Inspect and repair if necessary
Hydraulic cylinders do not
function properly
Loss of hydraulic flow from gear
pump
Air in System
See above
Bleed system
Oil overheating
Reservoir low on oil
Auxiliary control lever engaged
Setting of relief valve too high or
too low
Check oil level. Add if necessary
Return auxiliary level to neutral
Set to correct pressure
See your RAMROD Dealer
No drive on one side of machine
Primary Chain Failure
Inspect and replace
No drive on one wheel
Secondary Chain Failure
Inspect and replace
Noisy operation
Chains too loose
Chains dry
Tighten chain
Lubricate chain
