L218 boom won't lower

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reluctantfarmer

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Just bought an open station 2017 L218 and it's got some electrical issues.

The biggest so far is that sometimes the boom won't lower unless I engage float. If I cycle the ignition it will work again so I'm wondering what sensor, wire, or solenoid might be causing that. I don't hear any hydraulic strain when this happens.

Also, my throttle pedal and lever have no response until I take the hand throttle to the maximum speed and then the machine will respond to hand and foot throttle afterwards for the remainder of use.

This was a rental unit and stored in open air, so I'm sure it's had a lot of rain and snow in it and I'm guessing at the very least I'll have to clean the harness connectors, but it would be nice to get some guidance.

Thanks guys!
 

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