ReelCircuitTesting−GearPump(P1)FlowTest
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Figure54
Model03171(shown)
Thegearpump(P1)owtestisthelastinaseriesoftestsrecommendedto
determinecuttingunitcircuitperformance.ThistestcomparesuidowatNo
LoadwithuidowUnderLoad.Adropinowunderloadofmorethan15%
indicatesthegearsandwearplatesinthepumphaveworn.Awornpumpwill
by−passhydraulicuidandmakethepumplessefcient.Eventually,enough
uidlosswilloccurtocausethecuttingunitmotorstostallunderheavycutting
conditions.Continuedoperationwithaworn,inefcientpumpcangenerate
excessiveheatandcausedamagetothesealsandothercomponentsinthe
hydraulicsystem.
SpecialEquipmentRequired:
•FlowMeterwithPressureGaugethathasatleasta45LPM(12GPM)
capacity
•Phototach(non−contacttachometer)
1.ParkthemachineonalevelsurfacewiththecuttingunitsloweredandPTO
switchinthedisengageposition.Makesureengineisoffandtheparking
brakeisengaged.
2.ReadPrecautionsforHydraulicT esting(page5–27).
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