Freeman 280 - Drive System

Rev 4/2018
107
Symptom Problem Solution
Both wheels will not pull in
forward or reverse
Low on oil Check hydrostatic oil level and
wheel drives.
Tow disconnects still out Engage wheel drives.
Steering controls worn or loose Check control lever and steering for
loose, worn, or broken ball joints
and ball joint rods.
Internal park brakes dragging Contact your Freeman dealer.
Faulty relief valves Replace.
Clogged charge pump suction
screen in reservoir
Clean screen.
Low charge pressure See “Low Charge Pressure” in this
section.
Failed pump Replace.
One wheel does not pull in
forward or reverse
Tow disconnect still out Engage wheel drive.
Steering controls worn or loose Check control lever and steering for
loose, worn, or broken ball joints
and ball joint rods.
Internal parking brakes dragging Contact your Freeman dealer.
Failed pump, motor, or wheel
drive
Contact your Freeman dealer.
Faulty relief valve Contact your Freeman dealer.
Excessive noise from drive
system
FIELD-ROAD switch in ROAD
position
Set switch to FIELD position.
Brakes noisy See ”Dragging Or Overheating” in
INTERNAL PARK BRAKES, in this
section.
Faulty pump or motor Contact your Freeman dealer.
Cab mounts defective Contact your Freeman dealer.
Baler will not run full speed in
field or road
Low charge pressure See “Low Charge Pressure” in this
section.
DRIVE SYSTEM
Drive System