Manual

WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED AUGER KIT 7. TROUBLESHOOTING
WHEATHEART BH & R SERIES
30761 R0 43
7.Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Valve is leaking.
• loose/cracked fittings • tighten/replace fittings
• worn hose • replace hose
• valve spools are worn • replace valve
Machine operates slowly.
•oil is hot • check oil level and add oil if
required (use general purpose
ISO 32 hydraulic oil)
• blockage in hydraulic lines • suction hose blocked or kinked
• power source is not produc-
ing enough oil volume and/
or pressure
• speed up the engine to produce
more flow/pressure
• the power unit may not have
enough capacity to operate
properly
• cushion block needs adjust-
ing
• adjust valve on cushion block by
turning inward 1/8 of a turn at a
time, refer to “Cushion Valve
Adjustment” on page 41
• Filter plugged (if equipped) • Change filter.
Hydraulic winch will not
raise auger.
• relief valve pressure set too
low
• adjust relief valve pressure,
refer to “Hydraulic Pressure
Relief Valve Adjustment” on
page 40
• oil level is too low • check oil level
• pump is worn out • replace pump
Hydraulic cylinder leaking. • worn seal • replace seal
Winch coupler spins off
(Dutton winch).
• internal winch parts worn • replace worn parts
• damage or obstruction on
tracking
• check tracking for damage or
obstructions
Auger doesn’t drive.
• cushion block needs adjust-
ing
• adjust needle valve by turning
clockwise 1/8 of a turn - try and
repeat if necessary, refer to
“Cushion Valve Adjustment” on
page 41.
Pinion gear slipping or
binding.
• pinion gear not adjusted
properly
• Adjust the pinion gear. See “Pin-
ion Gear Adjustment” on
page 19.