Hardware Installation Guide 95
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Troubleshooting
This Troubleshooting chapter contains some common system problems, possible causes and corrective actions.
• Wheels do not turn in AutoSteer Mode
• Wheels do not turn in manual steering
• Wheels turn in opposite direction in AutoSteer Mode
• Steering is slow or sluggish in AutoSteer mode
• Wheels only turn in one direction in AutoSteer mode
• Pump remains stroked up too long or when not AutoSteering Pump pressure is always high
• Valve is noisy or chatter occurs
• The wheels vibrate or steering is too “twitchy” in AutoSteer mode
• AutoSteer does not kick-out when driver turns the steering wheel
• AutoSteer kicks-out without turning the steering wheel
• Gear pump that supplies oil for steering system is damaged
• Wheels are wandering or do not hold position
• Wheels keep turning only in one direction until they the hit the stops
• The hydraulic system is always noisy when the engine is running
Wheels do not turn in AutoSteer Mode
• Valve harness not connected. Bad harness
• Wrong type of vehicle selected in AutoFarm setup. Wrong type of hose hookup to vehicle.
• LS relief valve pressure set too low. Check pump pressure.
• Wrong hose connections. Inverted pressure and tank hoses. Compare all hose connections to the correct hose diagram.
• Severe oil leakage on hose connections. Check all hose connections.
• Missing plug or orifice in position 13A or 13C (LS draining directly to tank).
Wheels do not turn in manual steering
• Wrong hose connections
• Damaged pump. Check if all hose connections are correct.
• Severe oil leakage at pump or steering system. Turn off engine immediately and check all hose connections.
Wheels turn in opposite direction in AutoSteer Mode
• Right and Left steer hoses are inverted. Bad valve cable. Steering direction inverted during system calibration.
• Pressure and Tank hoses are inverted. This requires immediate attention to avoid possible pump damage.
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