Hydraulic troubleshooting doesn’t have to be a guessing game! With 30 years of hands-on experience, I’ve seen it all when it comes to hydraulic failures. In this video, we’ll cover 10 common and not-so-common hydraulic system problems, their symptoms, causes, and how to troubleshoot and fix them. Whether you’re dealing with sluggish cylinder movement, chronic packing gland failure, or no system pressure, this guide will give you the knowledge and confidence to diagnose issues quickly and efficiently.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
• Cylinder Extends but Pressure Switch Does Not Make
• Cylinder Extends but Does Not Retract
• Cylinder Does Not Extend or Retract
• Cylinder Retracted but Does Not Extend
• Chronic Packing Gland Failure
• Cylinder Moves Too Slow
• Cylinder Drifts Down (Overhung Load)
• Cylinder Drifts Forward (Horizontal Load)
• No System Pressure
• Oil Gets Hot
From leaking valves to faulty pressure switches, we’ll dive into the root causes and guide you step-by-step through practical solutions. Stop the trial-and-error approach and master hydraulic troubleshooting like a pro!
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Chapters:
00 Introduction
00:57 Symptom 1
01:58 Symptom 2
03:19 Symptom 3
04:33 Symtom 4
05:27 Symptom 5
06:59 Symptom 6
07:35 Symptom 7
07:59 Symptom 8
08:43 Symptom 9
9:39 Symptom 10
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