Steering Not Working Correctly. BALZER FIELD FLOATER 6

TROUBLESHOOTING

Steering Not Working Correctly

1 Check Straight Steer switch position

2 Check the hydraulic connections to the tractor The YELLOW coded hoses should be connected to the right side of the tractor’s hydraulic bank The hose with one (1) stripe should be connected to the RETURN port and the hose with two

(2) stripes should be connected to the PRESSURE port

3 Grease the kingpins (if equipped with grease points) and the tie rod Apply grease to the kingpins with the wheels straight and also with the wheels fully extended to each turning position The kingpins and tie rod must be greased daily for proper steering system operation

4 If the system is still not steering properly, call Balzer’s Service Department at 1-800-795-8551 Ext 134 (or press 0 for the operator)

Backing Up and Steering Not Locked Straight

1 Check that the Straight Steer switch is placed to engage the Straight Steer hydraulics

2 Check the hydraulic connections to the tractor

3 If the system is still not locking the steering wheels straight, call Balzer’s Service Department at 1-800-795-8551 Ext

134 (or press 0 for the operator)

Hydraulic Controls Not Working Properly

1 Check the hydraulic connections to the tractor:

A RED marked hose

B ORANGE marked hose

Brakes

Hydraulic Manifold

2 Check the tractor’s hydraulic fluid levels

3 Check the hydraulic system for leaks or hose line damage

4 Attach the tractor to a different implement to identify if the problem is with the tractor or the implement

5 If the problem is with the tractor, contact your local farm equipment service center

6 If the problem is with the implement, call Balzer’s Service Department at 1-800-795-8551 Ext 134 (or press 0 for the operator)

Brakes Not Working Properly

1 Apply brakes

2 Measure the compression of the pressure release spring

1 If the pressure release spring is compressed to 8” (20 3 cm) or less, hydraulic fluid must be added to the braking system (See “Brake System” on Page 52)

PTO Not Working

1. Check that the PTO drive lever on the tractor is engaged.

2 Disengage the PTO, shut off the tractor, and remove the key

3 Check that the PTO is connected to the tractor

4 Check the PTO shaft’s shear bolt If the shear bolt is broken, damaged, or missing, replace and attempt PTO operation again

5 Disconnect the PTO from the tractor and engage the PTO drive on the tractor Check to see that the tractor’s PTO shaft is turning If the tractor’s PTO shaft is not turning, contact your local farm equipment service center

6 For additional troubleshooting of the PTO shaft, see the manufacturer’s book that came with the PTO shaft

7 If PTO is still not working, call Balzer’s Service Department at 1-800-795-8551 Ext 134 (or press 0 for the operator)

50 Field Floater 6 Grain Cart User Manual