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steer and drive

unit will drive but no steering while driving / solenoids open but appears no flow while driving.
go to neutral and steer works fine.

all other functions are good.
only has an issue steering while driving forward or reverse.

batteries are new like brand new and the handle was swapped from another unit.

any ideas?
  • Posted 18 Mar 2023 09:03
  • Modified 18 Mar 2023 09:04 by poster
  • By Kaplift
  • joined 27 Mar'14 - 30 messages
  • Ontario, Canada
OMG who sold you this ?
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The easiest way to repair is hook up gauge to system pressure quick disconnect port. Crank up system pressure to specific top pressure. But won't fix completely. Skyjacks are designed with the focus of hydraulic fluid to start at drive then steer. So the path of least resistance is drive.
  • Posted 1 Jul 2023 02:54
  • By Matthew_Reed
  • joined 12 Jun'23 - 113 messages
  • New York, United States
What did you find to be the issue with this unit? Having same issue on one. I suspect a pressure issue.
  • Posted 30 Jun 2023 23:54
  • By MikeHLT
  • joined 17 Aug'16 - 5 messages
  • Michigan, United States
Check your system pressure..if correct..Vickers valves could be gummed up, but steer cylinder or system pressure is probably it
  • Posted 13 Jun 2023 14:14
  • By Matthew_Reed
  • joined 12 Jun'23 - 113 messages
  • New York, United States

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