5-8
F-876-1217 Edition
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Hydraulic System
Most hydraulic system failures follow the same pattern: a
gradual or sudden loss of pressure or flow with a
resulting loss of cylinder or motor power. Any one of the
system’s components may be at fault. By following
step-by-step procedures, the trouble can be located in a
short time.
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
SEMITRAILER LOCKED IN TILTED
POSITION
Dirty or damaged components
Clean or repair as needed
SYSTEM INOPERATIVE
Not enough oil in system
Fill, Check for leaks
Wrong oil in system
Change oil, see specifications
Filter dirty or clogged
Drain oil and replace filter
Hydraulic lines dirty or collapsed
Clean or replace as necessary
Air leaks in pump suction line
Repair or replace as necessary
Worn or dirty pump
Clean, repair or replace
Check for contaminated oil
Drain and flush
Badly worn components
Examine for internal leakage
Replace faulty components
Check for cause of wear
Leakage
Check all components, and relief valve for
proper settings
Excessive load
Check unit specifications for load limit
(See “Standard Specifications”
on page 2-1)
Slipping or broken pump drive
Repair or replace couplings
Check for alignment
Valve Compensator stuck
Clean, repair or replace
SYSTEM OPERATES ERRATICALLY
Air in the system
Check suction side of system for leaks
Repair leaks
Cold oil
Allow ample warm-up time
Use proper weight oil for operating
temperature
Dirty or damaged components
Clean or repair as needed
Restriction in filters or lines
Clean and/or replace filter or lines
Not enough oil in system
Fill and check for leaks
SYSTEM OPERATES SLOWLY
Oil viscosity too high, or “cold oil”
Allow oil to warm up before operating
Low pump drive speed
Increase engine speed
(check pump owners manual for
specifications)
Low oil level
Check reservoir and add oil as necessary
Air in system
Check suction side for leaks
Repair leaks
Badly worn pump, valves, cylinders, etc.
Repair or replace faulty component(s) as
necessary
Restrictions in lines or filter
Clean and/or replace filter or lines
Improper adjustments
Check orifices, relief valves, etc.
Adjust as necessary
Oil leaks
Tighten fittings
Replace seals, gaskets and damaged
lines
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