Freeman 280 - Steering;Throttle;Tires

112
Rev 4/2018
Symptom Problem Solution
Ground speed control handle
has excessive free movement
Control cable worn Replace cable.
Internal park brakes dragging
or overheating
Low charge pressure See DRIVE SYSTEM, ”Low Charge
Pressure” in this section.
Electro-hydraulic valve malfunc-
tioning
Contact your Freeman dealer.
Throttle
Throttle does not work or
engine high idle speed too low
(See your engine Manufac-
tures Operators Manual)
Injection pump spring loaded
throttle lever not hitting high and
low stops
Adjust throttle rod for slight over
travel at high and low stops.
Throttle motor defective Replace.
Faulty switch Replace.
Tires
Baler raising and lowering
repetitively near maximum
transport speed
Tire pressure too low or too high Check tire air pressure in front and
rear tires.
Internal park brakes
Loss of brake capacity
Worn brake disks Contact your Freeman dealer.
Brakes dragging or over-
heating
Low charge pressure See DRIVE SYSTEM, ”Low Charge
Pressure” in this section.
Electro-hydraulic valve malfunc-
tioning
Contact your Freeman dealer.
Seat
Excessively rough ride
Seat suspension not adjusted Adjust to operator’s weight.
High air pressure in tires Inflate to proper pressure.
STEERING/THROTTLE/TIRES