Testing the Steering Circuit–Charge Pump Flow (Machine Serial
Numbers above 316000000)
g226658
Figure 72
The charge pump is designed to satisfy the steering cylinder needs (at full
speed). The charge pump flow test compares fluid flow at No Load with fluid
flow Under Load. A drop in flow under load of more than 15% indicates the
gears and wear plates in the pump have worn. Continued operation with a worn
pump can generate excessive heat and cause damage to the seals and other
components in the hydraulic system.
Special Equipment Required: Flow meter with pressure gauge that has at least a
16 L/minute (5 gallons/minute) capacity.
Test Procedure
1. Park the machine on a level surface with the PTO switch off, lower the cutting
deck, shut off the engine, and set the parking brake.
2. Read all Warning, Cautions, and precautions listed at the beginning of this
section.
CAUTION
Before opening the hydraulic system, operate all the hydraulic
controls to release system pressure and avoid injury from the
pressurized hydraulic fluid; refer to
Hydraulic System (page 5–6)
.
Groundsmaster
®
3280-D/3320
Page 5–69
Hydraulic System: Testing the Hydraulic System
05138SL Rev B
Summary of Contents for Groundsmaster 3280-D
Page 4: ...NOTES Revision History Page 4 Groundsmaster 3280 D 3320 05138SL Rev B ...
Page 10: ...Preface Page 10 Groundsmaster 3280 D 3320 05138SL Rev B ...
Page 56: ...Gasoline Engine Service and Repairs Page 3 22 Groundsmaster 3280 D 3320 05138SL Rev B ...
Page 84: ...Diesel Engine Service and Repairs Page 4 28 Groundsmaster 3280 D 3320 05138SL Rev B ...
Page 228: ...Hydraulic System Service and Repairs Page 5 144 Groundsmaster 3280 D 3320 05138SL Rev B ...
Page 430: ...PTO System Service and Repairs Page 9 12 Groundsmaster 3280 D 3320 05138SL Rev B ...
Page 466: ...Operator Cab Service and Repairs Page 11 16 Groundsmaster 3280 D 3320 05138SL Rev B ...
Page 470: ...Foldout Drawings Page A 4 Groundsmaster 3280 D 3320 05138SL Rev B ...
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