JLG G6-42A Service Manual - Manual (Page 134)

Hydraulic System
8-6 G6-42A, G9-43A, G10-43A
8.4 HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS
This section covers hydraulic circuits and includes listings
for all hydraulic function pressures, where and how to
check those pressures and a hydraulic schematic.
Electrical and hydraulic functions are often related. Verify
that the electrical components of the circuit are
functioning properly whenever troubleshooting the
hydraulic circuit.
Always check the following before beginning to
troubleshoot a circuit that is not functioning correctly.
1. Check the hydraulic oil level in the reservoir. Oil level
should be to the middle of the sight glass with all
cylinders retracted.
2. Check hoses, tubes, fittings and other hydraulic
components for leaks, bends, kinks, interference, etc.
3. Check for air in the hydraulic system. Erratic machine
performance and/or spongy cylinder operation are
signs of air in the hydraulic system.
If air in the hydraulic system is suspected, you will
hear air leakage when hydraulic fittings are loosened
and see air bubbles in the hydraulic fluid.
Loose fittings, faulty o-rings or seals, trapped oil,
leaks, system opened for service, etc., can cause air
in the system. Determine what is causing air to enter
the system and correct it. Bleed air from the system.
8.4.1 Hydraulic Pressures
a. Checking Pressures
1. Start the machine and warm the hydraulic system to
operating temperature.
2. Shut off the machine and install a digital or a
5000 psi (345 bar) gauge to the appropriate test port
on the priority valve.
3. Start machine, run engine and follow procedures in
Section 8.4.2, “Pressure Specifications—G6-42A,”
or Section 8.4.3, “Pressure Specifications—G9-43A
& G10-43A.”
b. Adjusting Hydraulic Pressure
1. Shut the machine off. Remove the cap on the relief
(if necessary).
2. Start the machine and loosen the jam nut on the
relief. Turn the relief clockwise to increase pressure
or counter-clockwise to decrease pressure. Set to
the correct pressure.
3. Tighten the jam nut and recheck the pressure at full
throttle. If the reading is within specification, shut the
machine off, install the safety cap and remove the
gauge from the test port.
4. If the proper pressure cannot be set, use the
accompanying hydraulic schematic and/or the
electrical schematic to help troubleshoot and correct
the problem.