Troubleshooting – Wheatheart Self-Propelled Auger Kit (Wheatheart R Series) User Manual
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7. T
ROUBLESHOOTING
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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-