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Section 8: Troubleshooting
11/26/14
TB2596 & TB25108 Trip Blade 301-291M
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem
Cause
Solution
Quick connect couplings do not fit
properly
Hydraulic lines are charged with high
pressure oil.
Relieve hydraulic pressure.
Couplings on the hydraulic hoses are the
wrong size to fit power equipment
couplers.
Replace hydraulic hose couplers with
couplers that match power equipment
couplers.
Hydraulic Cylinder leaks oil
Cylinder packing is loose.
Tighten packing 1/8 of a turn.
Cylinder is defective.
Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder.
Hydraulic cylinder is sluggish or
does not work
Power equipment oil level is too low.
Add hydraulic oil to power equipment
reservoir (Do Not Overfill).
Hydraulic connection(s) leak.
Tighten or redo hydraulic connections.
Hydraulic cylinder does not hold
blade angle while plowing
Release pressure is set too low.
Have the release pressure valve adjusted
by a qualified mechanic.
Hydraulic cylinder holds blade
angle too rigid while plowing
Release pressure is set too high.
Have the release pressure valve adjusted
by a qualified mechanic.
Moldboard angles the opposite
direction expected
Hydraulic hoses are hooked-up wrong.
Switch quick connect couplers on the
hoses and reconnect to the power
equipment.
Low areas do not clean-up well
Power equipment arms are not set in
float mode.
Set power equipment arms to float mode.
Section 8: Troubleshooting