Doosan DX225 Bucket Slow or Weak – Technician-Level Troubleshooting Guide
This guide explains the hydraulic causes and technician-level troubleshooting steps for a bucket slow or weak condition on the
Doosan DX225 / DX225LC hydraulic excavator.
| Test Point | Pressure Specification | Adjustment Method |
| Pilot Pump Outlet | 40 ± 5 bar | Regulator Screw |
| Main Pump (Stall) | 330 bar | Main Relief Valve |
| Power Boost | 350 bar | Solenoid Logic |
| Joystick Signal | 23.5 ± 1.5 bar | Pilot Valve |
1. Bucket Hydraulic System Overview
- Main hydraulic pumps (P1 / P2)
- Pilot control system
- Main control valve bucket section
- Bucket cylinder
- Power mode / power boost logic
- Priority and LS circuits
2. Required Tools and Conditions
- 600 bar pressure gauge
- Pilot pressure gauge (0–60 bar)
- Flow meter
- Thermometer
- Two technicians
- PPE (gloves, eye protection)
3. Safety Precautions
- Park on level ground
- Warm hydraulic oil to operating temperature
- Clear the working area
- Use two people during pressure tests
- Follow manufacturer safety rules
4. Hydraulic Pressure Specifications
4.1 Pilot Pressure
- Pilot pump outlet: 40 ± 5 bar
- Joystick pilot line: 23.5 ± 1.5 bar
Adjustment: Turn screw clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease.
4.2 Main Pump Pressures (Power Mode)
| Condition |
Main Pressure |
Pilot Pressure |
| Neutral |
20–40 bar |
30 bar +10 bar |
| Cylinder Stall |
330 bar +5 bar |
30 bar +10 bar |
| Stall + Power Boost |
350 bar +10 bar |
30 bar +10 bar |
4.3 Swing Priority Valve
- Digging mode: 0 bar
- Trenching mode: 20–40 bar
5. Step-by-Step Troubleshooting
Step 1 – Check Pilot Pressure
- Normal: 23.5 ± 1.5 bar
- If low: adjust regulator, clean pilot filter, check leaks
Step 2 – Check Main Pump Pressure
- Normal stall: 330 bar
- Power boost: 350 bar
- If low: adjust pump regulator, check relief valve, inspect pump
Step 3 – Check Bucket Control Valve
- Spool sticking
- Internal leakage
- Weak relief valve
- Regen valve stuck
Step 4 – Check Bucket Cylinder
- Rod seal leakage
- Internal bypass
- Scoring inside cylinder
Step 5 – Check Flow & LS Circuit
- Use flow meter if pressure is correct but bucket is slow
- Check LS line
- Check swing priority valve
6. Common Causes & Fixes
- Low pilot pressure → adjust regulator
- Low main pressure → adjust pump, check relief valve
- Valve leakage → clean or overhaul
- Cylinder bypass → rebuild cylinder
- LS signal issue → repair LS line
7. Technician Notes
- Always test with warm oil
- Check pilot pressure first
- Use flow meter for pump adjustments
- Document all readings
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