Trouble Shooting
Problem
Remedy
Hammer is slowly sliding down the mast by itself.
Cause:
a)
Dirt on seat of port relief valve.
Try clearing by jerking/operating lever
several times. If ok, need to check tractor hydraulic oil
and filter.
b)
Port relief valve may be set too low
Re-set port relief valve. Refer to
(Oil by-passing valve).
'Set Up Instructions' – Point 14
c)
Relief valve seat damaged due to oil
Leaking port relief valve is due to contaminated
contamination.
dirty oil from tractor – this is not a warranty
problem. Please replace tractor oil filter.
Not Enough angle or side tilt. Some tractors are fitted with long/short linkage arms
thus making the length of the top link ram insufficient -
Contact your Fieldmaster dealer, as you can purchase
a top link and side tilt extension bracket to enable
extended length. (See pg 5)
Hammer stops / jerks abruptly when Port relief valve is not set correctly.
handle is returned to centre. Refer to 'Set up Instructions' – point 14.
