MacDon M205 - Chapter 8: Reference; Recommended Torques

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6.3 Hydraulics Troubleshooting
Symptom
Problem
Solution Reference
Header or reel not
lifting
Appropriate solenoids not being
energized by activating switch
Contact Dealer. Contact Dealer
Header or reel not
lifting
Contaminant in relief valve
Clean relief valve at cylinder
control valve.
Contact Dealer
Header or reel lifts
but lacks power
Relief pressure too low or
contaminant in relief valve
Check/adjust/clean relief valve at
cylinder control valve.
Contact Dealer
Reel and/or
conveyor not
turning
HEADER DRIVE switch not
engaged
Engage HEADER DRIVE switch.
Engaging and
Disengaging the
Header, page 204
Reel and/or
conveyor not
turning
Flow controls adjusted too low
Toggle speed controls on CDM to
increase flow.
D Series and
D1 SP Series:
4.6.5 Draper
Speed, page 268,
and 4.6.4 Reel
Speed, page 264
A Series: 4.7.1
Auger Speed,
page 276
Reel and/or
conveyor not
turning
Appropriate solenoid on flow
control block not being energized
Contact Dealer. Contact Dealer
Reel and/or
conveyor turns but
lacks power
Relief pressure too low Check/adjust/clean relief valve. Contact Dealer
Hydraulic oil high-
temperature alarm
Hydraulic oil cooling system not
working properly
Check/clean cooling box.
Maintaining Engine
Cooling Box, page
337
Hydraulic oil high-
temperature alarm
Faulty bypass valve
Clean or replace. Contact Dealer
Hydraulic oil low-
temperature alarm
Hydraulic oil too cold
Run engine until hydraulic oil
warms up.
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TROUBLESHOOTING