Section 7 - Troubleshooting
Rock Bucket
Symptom Problem Solution
Bucket will not raise Hydraulic Check hydraulic
connections, lines and
cylinders
Too much weight Remove some rocks
Apron Locks Remove the apron locks to
allow the apron to fully lower
so the bucket can rise
Rocks on Frame Rocks on frame preventing
the apron from fully
lowering. Remove rocks and
lower the apron to raise
bucket
Bucket does not fully lower Bucket lift locks Remove both bucket lift
locks from the lift cylinder
Rocks or debris lodged
between bucket and apron
Remove the rocks or debris
Apron Locks Remove the apron locks to
allow the apron to fully lower
so bucket can lower
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