I have a 17ZTS that is experiencing slow dig and travel. I ran the time tests and the the blade and swing times are good, but the dig and travel times are bad. It isn't overly loud, but there is a definite buzz in the hydraulics like it is straining. I've checked all the pump pressure reliefs and they all are within spec or were close and responded to change.
In the Diagnose Propel Section of the manual, there is a specific symptom listed for this behavior. It points out a stuck pilot valve (I've already checked this) or bad "check valves". Searching the Operations and Tests manual, the Service Manual and Parts manual, I cannot find any reference to "check valves". Poppets, yes, but not "check valves". I called the local John Deere and they were not able to identify what this was referring to. I'm not knocking JD service, but the previous owner already spent $1,400 dollars to fix the problem and it is still occurring, so I am hesitant to take it back in. Any thoughts? Am I on the wrong trail or is there a known issue?
Another issue I saw as I went through tests was that the Boom down and Arm in and out circuit relief valves will not respond to adjustment. Since they are the same part number, I swapped them around and the out of spec pressures moved with them. Are these known for failure?
Thanks!
Kenneth
In the Diagnose Propel Section of the manual, there is a specific symptom listed for this behavior. It points out a stuck pilot valve (I've already checked this) or bad "check valves". Searching the Operations and Tests manual, the Service Manual and Parts manual, I cannot find any reference to "check valves". Poppets, yes, but not "check valves". I called the local John Deere and they were not able to identify what this was referring to. I'm not knocking JD service, but the previous owner already spent $1,400 dollars to fix the problem and it is still occurring, so I am hesitant to take it back in. Any thoughts? Am I on the wrong trail or is there a known issue?
Another issue I saw as I went through tests was that the Boom down and Arm in and out circuit relief valves will not respond to adjustment. Since they are the same part number, I swapped them around and the out of spec pressures moved with them. Are these known for failure?
Thanks!
Kenneth
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