Hydraulic Troubleshooting - Automatic Balers
Hydraulic Oil Too Hot
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FIG. 20
FIG. 20: Tailgate closed, kicker retracting, clutch
engaging
8000-36 Section Rev. A 700724364 A Rev.
Hydraulic Troubleshooting - Automatic Balers
NOTE: Before troubleshooting a circuit, check the 9. The problem can be caused by a faulty pressure
operation of all the circuits in the manual mode. A reducing valve in the main control valve. Release the
problem such as a leaking piston seal can cause pressure in the bale density circuit using the pressure
a malfunction in more than one circuit. release valve. Install a gauge at the base end of one
of the density cylinders. The gauge must have the
1. The problem can be caused by the pressure release
capacity of at lease 17000 kpa (2500 psi). Close the
valve J not being completely closed. If the pressure pressure release valve. Check the pressure by
release valve is not closed all the way, the main running the baler in drive mode with no bale in the
control valve will be operating at a high temperature.
bale chamber. The pressure on the gauge must be
Make sure the knob on the pressure release valve is about 8964 kpa (1300 psi). If the pressure is not
turned all the way clockwise. correct, the pressure reducing valve must be
The problem can also be contamination between the replaced.
needle and seat in the pressure release valve. Open If the pressure after the pressure reducing valve is
the pressure release valve and run the baler in drive greater than the pressure setting on the bale density
mode for two minutes. Close the pressure release
valve, oil will flow past the bale density valve causing
valve. the oil the become hot.
2. The problem can be a bad hot oil sensor. Check the 10. The problem can be cause by internal leakage in the
actual temperature of the oil. A good hot oil sensor
pump. If the pistons in the rotating group of the pump
will send a signal at 107 degrees C (225 degrees F). are worn or damage, the oil will leak past the pistons
Replace the sensor if the oil temperature is not over bore and cause a high amount of internal leakage.
107 degrees C (225 degrees F) and the sensor
The internal leakage reduces the output of oil to the
switch is closed. operating system. The pressure compensator
3. The problem can be caused by the hydraulic increases the stroke of the pump to make up for the
reservoir not having enough oil. Check the level of internal leakage. If the stroke or demand is too high,
hydraulic oil in the hydraulic reservoir. If the level is the oil will become too hot. Operating oil at excessive
low, check for possible oil leaks on the machine, and temperatures will cause failure to the pump. See
repair if necessary. If no leaks are found, add Hydraulic Pump in the Hydraulic Repair - Automatic
hydraulic oil. Balers section.
4. The problem could be that the pressure compensator
on the pump is set too high. See Hydraulic Pump in
the Hydraulic Repair - Automatic Balers section.
5. The problem can be caused by bad piston seals in
any of the cylinders. Oil flows around the piston seals
and returns to tank. This can cause excess flow at
high pressure causing the oil to over heat. See
Checking a Cylinder for Bad Piston Seals in this
section.
6. The problem can be caused by the wrong type of oil
in the system. Only use the correct type of oil for the
machine. See Specifications for the correct type of
hydraulic oil.
7. The problem can be caused by a leak in the suction
line. A small leak can cause air to enter the pump,
causing the pump to cavitate and over heat. Check to
make sure that the fittings on the suction line are not
leaking. Check to make sure the hydraulic hoses are
not damaged.
8. The problem can be a leak in the baler control valves.
With oil at operating temperature, check the return oil
flow from the main control valve with the baler in drive
mode. If the return oil flow is more than 1.9 l/min (0.5
gal/min), then check the components in the baler
control valves. Check for missing O-rings or backup
rings. See Main Control valve in the in the Hydraulic
Repair - Automatic Balers section.
700724364 A Rev. Section Rev. A 8000-37
