Specifications
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Symptom Probable Cause Remedy
Nothing works • Hydraulic valve not engaged
• One or more quick couplers
not completely engaged
• Incorrect flow direction
• Defective quick coupler
• Hydraulic pump low on fluid
• Engage to full detent
• Fully engage all couplers
• Switch flow direction using
controls or swapping hose
ends
• Replace defective quick
couplers
• Top up fluid level
Fan turns too slow • Inadequate hydraulic flow
for snowblower
• Check the gpm of your
system, ensure auxilliary
pumps is engaged on power
unit for high flow models
Fan and auger work but chute
controls do not work properly
• Electrical connections to
battery
• Fuse blown
• Connector from switches to
harness not connecting
• Air in hydraulic system
• Insufficient hydraulic power
• Ensure that the clamps are
making proper connection
• Replace fuse
• Ensure the connector is fully
engaged. Check for broken
wires.
• Check fluid level of power
unit, purge air
• Check specifications and
flow setting
Chute rotation seems to lack
power to turn.
• Broken/disconnected chain
• Debris/ice caught in chain
• Chute retainer hardware too
tight
• Check chain condition
• Clear chute and chain of
obstructions
• Loosen hardware so that
chute can be turned by hand
with chain disconnected
Fan stops/slows when raising
or turning skid steer
• Insufficient hydraulic power • Check that operating at full
engine RPM
• Check flow rate and PSI w/
requirements
Skid steer unable to lift
snowblower
• Size mismatch of
snowblower vs. skid steer
• Match lifting capacity of
skid steer with weight of
snowblower plus snow load
Chute controls operate
backwards
• Control box mounted in
wrong orientation
• Wiring connected
improperly on valve
manifold
• Mount in appropriate
orientation (if not possible,
connections may be
swapped underneath
manifold cover
One control switch operates
two different chute functions
• Wires connected improperly
on valve manifold
• Connect wires in proper
arrangement
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting - Hydraulic Snowblower