Problem Possible Cause Correction The lifting system is The lifting circuit relief valve is stuck open, Test the pressure of the lifting circuit relief inoperative, is too slow, set to a too low value or there is a leak in valve loses power or does not the seat hold Valve spool leaking Inspect the spool and check it for wear or scratches Cylinder seals leaking or cylinder barrel Inspect and reseal the cylinder damaged The digging control fails The digging circuit relief valve (cylinder Test the pressure of the digging circuit relief to operate, is slow or end) is stuck open, set to a too low value valve loses power or there is a leak in the seat Valve spool leaking Inspect the spool and check it for wear or scratches Cylinder seals leaking or cylinder barrel Inspect and reseal the cylinder damaged The bucket fails to The bucket relief valve (rod end) is stuck Test the pressure of the bucket relief valve operate, is slow or loses open, set to a too low value or there is a power leak in the seat Valve spool leaking Inspect the spool and check it for wear or scratches Cylinder seals leaking or cylinder barrel Inspect and reseal the cylinder damaged The telescopic dipper The telescopic dipper circuit relief valve Test the pressure of the telescopic dipper fails to operate, is slow or (cylinder end) is stuck open, set to a too relief valve loses power low value or there is a leak in the seat Valve spool leaking Inspect the spool and check it for wear or scratches Cylinder seals leaking or cylinder barrel Inspect and reseal the cylinder damaged Stabilizer pads leaking Stabilizer safety valve leaking Inspect and overhaul the stabilizer safety valve Cylinder seals leaking or cylinder barrel Inspect and reseal the cylinder damaged