S220 aux hydro issues

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CSnyder

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I have a 2005 model S220 skidsteer that I bought a few months back and have used it flawlessly for 50 or so hours. Today for the first time I hooked up a log splitter to the aux hydros and I cant get any pressure to the attachment. I lifted the cab and ohmed the solenoids out and they are getting power from the hand control but not activating the spool. I noticed the rear solenoid was very hot to the touch after messing with it for awhile so I switched front to rear and the front one didnt get so hot when I connected it to the rear. Will one bad solenoid make the aux hydros not work correctly or is it further into the spool? I imagine from appearance the front aux hydros have been used little if any in the machines 2080 hours. Should I pull the solenoids back off and clean the plungers real well and oil them good or is it a waste of time? Thanks for the great forum!!!
 

Tazza

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Sounds like something is stuck but trying I think your on the right track
I assume you have never used the aux hydraulics on it before?
I wonder if the stems have stuck from non use. They can be pulled apart and cleaned, they are very delicate, you may fix them, you may break them.
What i have done in the past, is to engage the aux hydraulics and try and slip the coil off the stem, if you can feel resistance, the coil is working and the problem will most likely be the stem is stuck.
 

flathead

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I assume you have never used the aux hydraulics on it before?
I wonder if the stems have stuck from non use. They can be pulled apart and cleaned, they are very delicate, you may fix them, you may break them.
What i have done in the past, is to engage the aux hydraulics and try and slip the coil off the stem, if you can feel resistance, the coil is working and the problem will most likely be the stem is stuck.
Do you have any codes? Check them by pressing and holding the headlamp button, if any they are explained in the little book behind the seat by your right shoulder, also I assume you are pressing the activation button for the aux hyd? :)
 
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