Service Manual

Steering
and Brakes
Reelmaster 5500-D Steering and BrakesPage 7 - 5
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
Steering wander Tire pressure incorrect or unequal left to right.
Loose or worn steering linkage.
Improperly adjusted or worn rear wheel bearings.
Rear wheels out of alignment; toe−in/toe−out.
Low hydraulic system pressure (steering circuit).
Internal leakage of steering cylinder.
Poor or no return (recovery) Improper rear wheel alignment; toe−in.
Steering linkage binding.
Low tire pressure.
Steering column binding or out of alignment.
Low hydraulic system pressure (steering circuit).
Shimmy Steering linkage loose, worn or out of adjustment.
Wheel bearings out of adjustment.
Air in hydraulic system.
Internal leakage of steering cylinder.
High steering effort in one direction Low hydraulic system pressure.
Excessive heat causing steering valve plate valve to stick
(See Excessive Heat in this section).
High steering effort in both directions Low hydraulic fluid level.
Low flow or pressure from hydraulic pump.
Steering linkage binding.
Restriction in hydraulic return line.
Steering wheel lash (free movement) Steering wheel loose on column.
Steering linkage loose or worn.
Steering valve loose at mounting.
Air in hydraulic system.
Internal leakage in hydraulic cylinder.
Excessive heat in hydraulic system Undersized replacement hose or tube line.
Kinked or severely bent hose or tube line.
Restricted oil cooler.
Restricted re-centering of steering valve control valve plate.