Cub Cadet 59A40003727, Operator'S Manual

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seCTion 12: TroublesHooTing

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possible Cause

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Jerky operation

•  Air in hydraulic system

•  Cold hydraulic oil
•  Low hydraulic oil level
•  Poor oil circulation

•  Worn or damaged hydraulic pump 
•  Air leak in pump inlet line

•  Cycle cylinders several times to 

purge system of air.

•  Run engine to warm oil.
•  Add oil to level specified.
•  Change oil filter and clean 

screen in tractor hydraulic 
system.

•  Repair or replace pump.
•  Check, tighten or replace inlet 

line.

slow operation

•  Faulty valve
•  Air in hydraulic system

•  Hydraulic oil too heavy
•  Oil filter plugged
•  Slow engine speed
•  Cylinder piston seals leaking
•  Valve out of adjustment or malfunctioning
•  Tractor hydraulic pump malfunctioning
•  Hydraulic couplers not completely engaged

•  Repair or replace valve.
•  Cycle lift cylinders and bucket 

cylinders several times to free 
system from air.

•  Change to proper oil.
•  Clean and replace filter.
•  Increase engine speed rate.
•  Repair (if available) or replace
•  Adjust, repair or replace.
•  Repair or replace pump.
•  Connect hydraulic couplers.

oil leaks

•  Loose hose connections
•  Fittings or hoses defective

•  Hydraulic cylinder seals worn or damaged

•  Valve components worn or damaged

•  Tighten fittings. 
•  Use thread sealer on pipe 

(tapered) threads.

•  Repair seals (if available) or 

replace cylinder.

•  Repair and/or replace.

Cannot raise load

•  Low oil supply
•  Bucket overloaded
•  Hose fittings not fully engaged in couplers
•  Cylinder piston seal leakage
•  Valve out of adjustment or malfunctioning
•  Hydraulic pump malfunctioning
•  Load is greater than boom lift capacity

•  Check oil level. 
•  Try lighter load.
•  Recouple hoses.
•  Repair or replace. 
•  Repair or replace.
•  Repair or replace.
•  Check loader specifications.