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Only goes in reverse

goes backward whether stick is moved forward or backward. Lifts & lowers, steers as it should. Control box is clean inside.
  • Posted 25 Mar 2018 05:29
  • Modified 25 Mar 2018 05:30 by poster
  • By Roadking5959
  • joined 25 Mar'18 - 2 messages
  • Ohio, United States
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I'm having the same issues with JLG 2032E2. Only reverse, but brake cylinder will not release. ???
  • Posted 27 May 2020 23:56
  • By David_Hakey
  • joined 21 Nov'19 - 6 messages
  • Florida, United States
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Yes is ok normaly get stuck depends the
Wheater thanks
  • Posted 20 Apr 2019 06:15
  • By armando_g
  • joined 11 May'18 - 48 messages
  • California, United States
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FYI: I fixed it. The problem was a stuck plunger in the forward/reverse drive valve. It's a double-headed hydraulic valve on the distribution block. I polished the plunger using a red scotch-brite pad, then reassembled it. Works great now.
  • Posted 30 Mar 2018 02:13
  • By Roadking5959
  • joined 25 Mar'18 - 2 messages
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