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ASV RC-100 Troubleshooting
The
ASV Posi-Track RC-100 compact track loader is powered by 269 cu.in (4.4L)
Perkins 1104C-44T 4-stroke 4-cylinder direct injection turbocharged diesel
engine with a rated power of 99.5 hp (74 kW) at 2300 rpm. The ASV RC100 is
equipped with a 2-speed hydro transmission, radial-lift loader boom, 18.7" (475
mm) rubber tracks, and elevated track drive sprockets. The hydraulic system has
a pump with fluid flow rate of 20 gpm (76 lpm) or 38 gpm (144 lpm). The
hydraulic pressure is 3300 psi (227 bar). The track loader has a rated operating
capacity of 2660 lbs (1205 kg) and tipping load of 7600 lbs (3445 kg). The lift
height is 125 inches (3175 mm) to hinge pin.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
Engine difficult to start or doesn't start
Air in fuel system - Bleed fuel system.
Fuel filter element is dirty - Clean the filter or install new filter element.
Fuel injection nozzles are damaged or dirty - If necessary, replace with a new nozzle.
Water or dirt in fuel system - Drain, flush, and service the system.
Valve clearance is not correct - Need to adjust valve clearance.
Defective fuel injection pump - Install a new pump or rebuild.
Engine starts and stops suddenly
Air cleaner is clogged - Clean or replace air cleaner element.
Fuel filter element clogging - Clean the filter or install new filter element.
Problems with fuel injection pump tightness - Inspect fuel injection pump for leaks.
Damaged or clogged injectors - Clean fuel injectors or change it.
Fuel injection pump is broken - Repair or change injection pump.
Engine stalls while running
Coolant temperature is low - Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine.
Fuel filter is plugged - Change filter element.
Air in the fuel pipes - Bleed the fuel pipes.
Clogged or defective injection nozzles - Change fuel injection nozzles.
Wrong setting of fuel injection pump timing - Adjust fuel injection pump as required.
Engine stalls at idle
Low idle speed setting is not correct - Correct low idle adjustment.
Fuel injection pump failure - Change pump or rebuild it.
Defective fuel injectors - Inspect fuel injectors and change as required.
The valve clearance is not adjusted - Adjust to proper valve clearance.
Diesel engine loses power
Plugged air cleaner - Clean or replace element.
Clogged or burnt injection nozzle - Clean or replace injection nozzles.
Insufficient fuel injection pressure - Adjust to correct pressure.
Valve clearance is not correct - Correct valve clearance needs to be set.
Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Adjust low idling as recommended.
Fuel lines or hoses are clogged - Fuel lines and hoses need to be cleaned.
Cylinder head gasket defective - Change cylinder head gasket.
Piston rings are leaking or defective - Replace the piston rings as required.
Engine overheats
Engine coolant is insufficient - Fill the cooling system and check components for leaks or other faults.
Lack of engine oil - Checking oil level and add if necessary.
Damaged radiator cap or dirty radiator core - Clean radiator or replace cap.
Fan belt is broken or worn - The fan belt needs to be replaced.
Engine is under excessive load - Load reducing is recommended.
Oil pressure is low
Engine oil level low - Checking oil level and add if necessary.
Engine oil filter is plugged - Change or service engine oil filter.
Improper type of engine oil - Use oil of proper viscosity.
Excessive main bearing oil clearance - Bearing needs to be changed.
Worn oil pump - Inspect and change as required.
Engine knocks or noises
Engine oil level is low - Fill up the oil to required level.
Engine is not fully warmed up - Warm up the engine.
Incorrect adjustment of fuel injection pump timing - Adjust as recommended.
Low idle speed adjustment is incorrect - Need to adjust idle speed.
Fuel injector fault - Clean fuel injectors or change it.
Connecting rod is defective or misaligned - Replace or align connecting rod.
Pistons are scored or worn - Replace the pistons as required.
| Drive System Troubleshooting |
Machine will not move forward or backward
Low hydraulic oil level - Fill the system to proper hydraulic oil level.
Jammed or damaged undercarriage tracks - Remove jamming or repair tracks.
Worn or defective relief valve - Repair or install a new relief valve.
Suction line or hydraulic filter is plugged - Clean suction line or replace hydraulic filter.
Foot or hand controls are defective - Replace or repair.
Drive motor or pump is defective - Repair or replace faulty component.
Machine is not moving straight or moving is jerky
Damaged or jammed undercarriage tracks - Fix jamming or repair tracks.
Tracks are loose or worn - Adjust track tension or replace tracks.
Track frame is blocked with debris, dirt, or foreign objects - Remove foreign objects or debris and clean undercarriage track frame.
Loss of power
Plugged hydraulic oil filter - Replace or service hydraulic filter.
Relief valve is damaged or open - Close or change relief valve.
Transmission components are worn or defective - Inspect and change defective parts.
Damaged input drive shaft - Service or change faulty drive shaft.
There is air in the hydraulic system - Bleed air from hydraulic system.
Overheated drive system
Hydraulic oil is insufficient - Fill the system to proper hydraulic oil level.
Plugged hydraulic fluid filter - Check, clean, or change as necessary.
Relief valve failure - Change or repair relief valve.
Worn hydraulic motor or drive pump - Change or repair faulty component.
Hydraulic oil cooler is dirty - Clean cooling fins as required.
Drive system overloaded continuously - Load needs to be reduced.
Excessive noise
Incorrect oil viscosity - Drain and refill with correct oil.
Air trapped in hydraulic system - Need to bleed air.
Hydraulic motor or drive pump is worn - Change or repair faulty component.
Worn or damaged mechanical parts of drive system - Check drive system and change faulty components.
| Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
Hydraulic system overheating
Incorrect hydraulic pressure setting - Adjust pressure correctly.
Main relief valve malfunction or improper adjustment - Adjust or change relief valve.
Dirty hydraulic oil - Fill up with fresh hydraulic oil.
Lack of hydraulic oil - Add oil to the hydraulic system.
Hydraulic pump is worn - Repair or change pump if required.
Lift arm cannot be raised or lowered
Defective lift controls - Inspect and repair if necessary.
Hydraulic pump failure - Repair or install new hydraulic pump.
Faulty hydraulic control valve - Repair or change the valve.
Hydraulic cylinder not working - Replace or repair boom cylinder.
Hydraulic oil is insufficient - Need to add oil.
Bucket is not working
Defective bucket controls - Repair or change.
Hydraulic pump malfunction - Repair or change pump if required.
Hydraulic control valve is faulty - Change or repair hydraulic valve.
Defective bucket cylinder - Change or repair cylinder.
Low hydraulic oil level - Need to add oil.
Boom or bucket is working slowly
Defective hydraulic pump - Check pump flow and change pump if necessary.
Leaking hydraulic cylinder - Change cylinder piston seals.
Hydraulic fluid level low - Add fluid as required.
Hydraulic control valve is not set properly or defective - Set correctly or repair.
Hydraulic pressure is low - Set pressure correctly.
Bucket or boom jerks when working
Air leaks in hydraulic system - Need to bleed air.
Hydraulic oil filter element clogging - Clean or install new filter.
Hydraulic oil is dirty - Fill up with fresh hydraulic oil.
Scratched cylinder rod or tube - Change damaged component.
Hydraulic pump is noisy
Lack of oil or hydraulic leakage - Add hydraulic oil or correct system leaks.
Hydraulic filter is clogged - Service or change hydraulic filter.
Dirty suction line - Suction line must be serviced.
Air in hydraulic pump - Remove air from hydraulics.
Pump components are damaged - Rebuild or replace hydraulic pump.
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
Battery cannot be charged
Loose or corroded wire connections - Service or tighten connections.
Defective battery terminal connectors - Terminal connectors need to be changed.
Faulty cell in battery - Install a new battery.
Loose or damaged belt - Adjust belt tension or replace belt.
Starter turning slow
Low battery voltage - Battery is drained, charge it.
Battery is not holding charge - Service battery or replace it.
Bad battery terminals or disconnected wiring - Check wire connections and change or service terminals.
Starter is not working
Battery is discharged or worn - Recharge or change battery.
Wiring is improperly connected or disconnected - Check wiring and connect properly.
Battery power is low - Charge the battery.
Defective starter motor - Replace or repair starter.
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