Troubleshooting
15
MPS9 (Rev. 4/20/2007)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Cutting wheel rotates in the wrong
direction.
Auxiliary hydraulics are being
activated in the wrong direction.
Reverse direction of auxiliary flow.
Quick disconnects are switched on
auxiliary hoses.
Switch male and female auxiliary
QDs.
Hydraulic sideshift is not operating.
Diverter valve is set to the cutting
position.
Make sure the diverter valve knob is
pulled outward as far as possible.
Hoses to the sideshift cylinder are
obstructed.
Remove and visually inspect hoses.
One or more seals in the sideshift
cylinder have failed.
Contact dealer.
Obstruction between pivot frame and
side frame.
Remove obstruction.
Insufficient hydraulic flow from skid
steer.
Refer to skid steer owner’s manual.
Air is trapped in the sideshift cylinder
hoses.
Remove hoses from cylinder,
activate sideshift function to
evacuate air and re-attach hoses.
Cylinder rod is bent.
Visually inspect cylinder for damage.
Oil leaking from sideshift cylinder.
One or more seals on cylinder have
failed.
Contact dealer.
O-rings on fittings are damaged.
Visually inspect O-rings and replace
as needed.
Fittings are loose or damaged.
Tighten or replace as needed.
Hydraulic hoses are loose or
damaged.
Tighten or replace as needed.
Excessive vibration during cutting
operation.
Picks are excessively worn.
Visually inspect picks and replace as
needed.
Insufficient down force due to
incorrect operating procedure.
Refer to the “Operation” section.
Pivot pins excessively worn.
Remove pins and inspect for wear.