Gramps in NM
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2005 Dong feng df254G relabled as taskmaster 425A. Tractor has one common sump and two hydraulic pumps, one side mount and one front driven.
Yesterday morning used machine about two hours, all was well. Parked tractor and hosed off dirt prior to parking in garage. Ate lunch and started machine to put in garage and NO power steering. Did get it inside though. Lifted front end with bucket and placed on jack stands. Engine off, the steering works with some effort but does not appear to be binding.
All other hydraulics work fine, fluid level OK. Steering cylinder connected as it should be but needs boot.
Questions:
I plan on disconnecting the steering cylinder (will oil run out with engine off-how much?) and then starting engine to check flow. Is this a good first move?
Not sure where to go from here. All help accepted with thanks
Yesterday morning used machine about two hours, all was well. Parked tractor and hosed off dirt prior to parking in garage. Ate lunch and started machine to put in garage and NO power steering. Did get it inside though. Lifted front end with bucket and placed on jack stands. Engine off, the steering works with some effort but does not appear to be binding.
All other hydraulics work fine, fluid level OK. Steering cylinder connected as it should be but needs boot.
Questions:
I plan on disconnecting the steering cylinder (will oil run out with engine off-how much?) and then starting engine to check flow. Is this a good first move?
Not sure where to go from here. All help accepted with thanks