Procedure for Steering and Lift/Lower Gear Pump
Flow Test
2
1.
perature by operating the machine for approximately 10
minutes. Make sure the hydraulic tank is full.
Make sure hydraulic oil is at normal operating tem-
3
2.
decks lowered and off. Make sure engine is off and the
parking brake is applied.
Park machine on a level surface with the cutting
4
CAUTION
Prevent personal injury and/or damage to equip-
ment. Read all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and Pre-
cautions for Hydraulic Testing at the beginning
of this section.
1
Figure 43
1.
2.
Gear pump
Fan drive manifold
3.
4.
Steering/lift hose
90o fitting
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the oil flow indicator
arrow on the flow gauge is showing that the oil will
flow from the pump section, through the tester and
into the hydraulic hose.
3.
With the engine off and cutting decks lowered, dis-
connect the hydraulic hose from the 90o fitting in the
third gear pump section which supplies the steering and
lift/lower circuits (Fig. 43).
4.
connected hose. Make sure the tester flow control valve
is OPEN.
Install tester in series between the fitting and the dis-
IMPORTANT: The pump is a positive displacement
type. If pump flow is completely restricted or
stopped, damage to the pump, tester or other com-
ponents could occur.
5.
RPM). DO NOT engage the cutting decks.
Starttheengineandmovethrottletofullspeed(2870
6.
control valve until 1000 PSI (69 bar) is obtained on
gauge. Verify engine speed continues to be 2870 RPM.
While watching pressure gauges, slowly close flow
GAUGE READING TO BE: Flow approximately 7
GPM (26.3 LPM) at 1000 PSI (69 bar).
7.
8.
tained or flow is lower than 6 GPM (22.3 LPM) (85% of
expected flow), check for restriction in pump intake line.
If intake line is not restricted, consider that gear pump is
worn or damaged.
Stop engine and record test results.
If a pressure of 1000 PSI (69 bar) could not be ob-
9.
When testing is complete, remove tester and recon-
nect hose to pump fitting.
Groundsmaster 4000--D
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Hydraulic System
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