Troubleshooting Guide
GE, GX Series
Backhoe
40
9. Troubleshooting Guide
If a problem is encountered that is difficult to solve, even after
having read through this troubleshooting section, contact your
local dealer, distributor or Wallenstein Equipment. Know your
machine serial number. See
Serial Number Location on page
.
Problem
Cause
Solution
Cylinder rods do not move or move
slowly.
No pressurized hydraulic oil.
Oil filter plugged. Change filter.
Low hydraulic oil level. Add oil to reservoir.
Pressure and return hoses to backhoe are
reversed.
Change hose connections.
Not enough oil flow.
Flow control set too low. Adjust for more flow.
Stuck / damaged / mismatched couplers.
Clean or replace couplers. Make sure mating
couplers are same style.
Check valve stuck.
Clean or replace.
Engine speed too slow.
Increase engine speed to correct rpm.
Cylinder movements jerky.
Hydraulic system leak. Air in hydraulic system.
Tighten all hydraulic connections. Cycle cylinders
to remove air.
Control handle does not go to neutral
when released.
Return springs collapsed.
Check and replace if required.
Control valve may be damaged.
Call technician. Valve may need to be serviced or
replaced.
Hydraulic hose leaking.
Hose worn or damaged.
Replace hose. Check hose routing to avoid
chafing or rubbing.
Loose hose connection. Adapters or hose ends
damaged.
Tighten or replace if damaged.
Cylinder leaking oil.
Seals worn.
Call technician. Seal replacement may be required.
Hydraulic system behaving erratically.
Mismatched control valve. Valve type must
be same as tractor hydraulic circuit (open or
closed center).
Determine if hydraulic system on tractor is open
or closed center. Make sure is same.
Boom drifts down.
Seals leaking (bypassing).
Replace seals.
Counterbalance valve defective.
Repair or replace.
Boom does not swing or swings slowly.
Boom swing lock pin in place.
Remove boom lock pins before starting work.
No oil pressure.
Oil filter plugged. Change filter.
Low hydraulic oil level. Add oil to reservoir.
Oil flow too low.
Flow control set too low. Adjust control to
increase flow.
Engine speed too low.
Increase speed to correct rpm.