After replacing an excavator hydraulic pump, why does the boom only move slightly and stop?
Short Answer
If the boom only moves enough to take up slack after a new pump is installed, the fault may be relief-valve leakage, blocked valve passages, pilot or load-holding valve issues, suction restriction, trapped air, or a wrong pump setup. JIAJUE checks pressure and flow before assuming the new pump is defective.
What To Check
- Confirm pump rotation, priming, inlet restriction, outlet pressure, and whether other circuits on the same pump are also weak.
- Check main relief, port reliefs, load-holding or pilot valves, valve-bank contamination, and any missing shims or damaged seals.
- Send old and new pump tags, hose routing photos, flow or pressure readings, valve photos, and the exact functions affected.
Related JIAJUE Parts
Send the machine model, serial number, old part label, pressure readings, and clear photos before ordering so JIAJUE PARTS can help reduce wrong-fitment risk.
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