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Problem
Pump does not develop full
pressure.
Pump will not pump oil.
Noisy pump caused by
cavitation.
Oil heating.
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System relief valve set too low or
leaking.
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Oil viscosity too low.
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Pump is worn out.
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Reservoir low or empty.
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Suction strainer clogged.
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Oil too thick.
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Oil filter plugged.
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Suction line plugged or too small.
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Oil supply low.
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Contaminated oil.
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Setting of relief valve too high or too
low.
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Oil viscosity too low.
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Check system relief valve for proper
setting.
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Change to proper viscosity oil.
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Repair or replace pump.
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Fill reservoir to proper level.
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Clean suction strainer.
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Change to proper viscosity.
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Clean filters.
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Clean line and check for proper size.
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Fill reservoir to proper level.
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Drain reservoir and refill with clean oil.
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Set to correct pressure.
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Drain reservoir and fill with proper
viscosity.
Cause
Remedy
Foaming oil.
Shaft seal leakage.
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Low oil level.
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Air leaking into suction line.
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Wrong kind of oil.
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Worn shaft seal.
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Worn shaft in seal area.
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Fill reservoir to proper level.
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Tighten fittings, check condition of
line.
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Drain reservoir, fill with non-foaming
oil.
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Replace shaft seal.
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Replace drive shaft and seal.
HYDRAULIC GEAR PUMP
2)
MAIN RELIEF VALVE
3)
Problem
Can't get pressure
Erratic pressure
Pressure setting not correct
Leaks
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Poppet D, E or K stuck open or
contamination under seat.
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Pilot poppet seat damaged.
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Normal wear. Lock nut & adjust
screw loose.
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Damaged seats.
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Worn O-rings.
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Parts sticking due to contamination.
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Check for foreign matter between
poppets D, E or K and their mating
parts. Parts must slide freely.
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Replace the relief valve.
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Clean and remove surface
marks for free movement.
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See page 6-14 for How to set
pressure on work main relief.
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Replace the relief valve.
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Install seal and spring kit.
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Disassemble and clean.
Cause
Remedy