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TROUBLE SHOOTING
The following chart is intended to help isolate troubles and possible rememdies.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
POSSIBLE REMEDIES
Starter does not
Low battery output
Recharge or replace battery
crank engine
Loose or disconnected battery cable
Check and tighten all connections
Engine turns over but
No fuel in tank.
Fill tank with clean fuel
does not start
Fuel shut-off valve closed
Open fuel shut-off valve
Improper starting procedure
Refer to starting procedure
Auxiliary control lever engaged
Set auxiliary lever to neutral
Spark plug fouled
Check spark plug gap and clean or
replace spark plug
Noisy hydrostatic
Air in system
Check oil level, add if necessary
system
Bleed system
Loose suction line and/or fittings
Tighten all fittings and connections
Clogged oil filter
Replace oil filter
Hydraulic oil too heavy
Warm up hydraulic oil when too cold
Internal pump or motor damage
See your RAMROD Dealer
Erratic or no output
Hydraulic oil too heavy
Use proper viscosity oil. Refer to
on transmission
Page 21.
Hydraulic oil level too low
Check oil level. Add if necessary
Drive coupling between engine and
Check couplings, replace if necessary
pump broken
Loss of hydraulic oil
Reservoir low on oil
Check oil level. Add if necessary
flow from gear pump
Drive couplings between engine and
Check couplings, replace if necessary
pump broken
Hydraulic gear pump not functioning
Inspect and repair if necessary
Hydraulic cylinders do Loss hydraulic flow from gear pump
See above
not function properly
Air in system
Bleed system
Oil overheating
Reservoir low on oil
Check oil level. Add if necessary
Auxiliary control lever engaged
Return auxiliary level to neutral
Setting of relief valve too high or too
Set to correct pressure
low
No drive of either
Key sheared on motor shaft
Inspect shaft and hub for damage or
wheel on one side
wear. Replace key and tighten on
slotted nut.
No drive of front
Chain failure
Inspect and replace
wheel on one side
Noisy operation
Chains too loose
Tighten chain
Chains dry
Lubricate chain
JULY 1998
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RAMROD TASKMASTER