Troubleshooting Guide
Hydraulic Problems
4
4-10
HDSdoc030722
Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Hydraulic Side Supports Go
Down Before Or At Same
Time As Log Turner
Dirt in sequence valve
Remove sequence valves and
clean thoroughly with
kerosene.
NOTE:
Be sure to
reassemble the valve and
install it in its original position
on the cylinder.
Retainer in sequence valve
worn
Replace sequence valve
Low air temperature causing
fluid to thicken
Allow fluid to warm up.
Synthetic fluids are available
that allow for hydraulic
operation in cold weather
conditions (Mobil SHC 526).
Hydraulic Turner Goes Up
Before Or At Same Time As
Side Supports
Spring weakening in
sequence valve
Locate sequence valve at top
of turner cylinder. Turn heavy
spring in about 1/4 turn.
Dirt in sequence valve
Remove sequence valves and
clean thoroughly with
kerosene.
NOTE:
Be sure to
reassemble the valve and
install it in its original position
on the cylinder.
Retainer in sequence valve
worn
Replace sequence valve
Low air temperature causing
fluid to thicken
Allow fluid to warm up.
Synthetic fluids are available
that allow for hydraulic
operation in cold weather
conditions (Mobil SHC 526).
Springs weakening in
sequence valve.
Locate sequence valve at
bottom of turner cylinder. Turn
heavy spring in about 1/4 turn.