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Troubleshooting
The charts that follow contain information to assist in
troubleshooting. There may possibly be more than one
cause for a machine malfunction.
Refer to the Testing section of this Chapter for precau-
tions and specific test procedures.
Problem Possible Cause
Transmission operates in one direc-
tion only.
Traction control linkage is faulty.
Faulty relief valve for inoperative direction.
Transmission charge check valve and/or system relief valve is de-
fective.
Traction pedal does not return to
neutral properly.
Incorrect charge check v alve and/or system relief valve is installed
in the reverse port of the transmission.
Traction control linkage is faulty.
Traction stud (eccentric) is not in the rear quadrant to provide maxi-
mum spring tension.
Transmission is jerky when starting. Traction control linkage is faulty.
Charge check valve and/or system relief valve is faulty.
Machine travels too far before stop-
ping when the traction pedal is re-
leased.
Traction linkage is out of adjustment.
Traction pedal does not return to neutral.
Transmission operates hot. Engine RPM is too low.
Transmission reservoir oil level is too low.
Cooling system is not operating properly.
Oil cooler bypass relief valve is faulty.
Charge pressure is too low.
Transmission load is too large.
Traction pressure is too low.
Traction power is lost or unit will not
operate in either direction.
Engine RPM is too low.
Drive shaft is disconnected or damaged.
Traction control linkage is damaged or disconnected.
Transmission reservoir oil level is too low.
Charge pressure is too low.
Traction pressure is too low.
Hydraulic filter is clogged.
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