Just got this tractor, 90 hours on meter, starts and runs fine, really like it, BUT ... there is this sound whenever I first start it up that sounds like hydraulic fluid going through the system with air in it. Sort of like running the water faucets after having the water turned off and drained in your house. Is this a normal sound I should expect to hear. I am experienced with hydraulics and the sound really doesn't "scare me" any, just wondering if this is a normal condition. Bought the tractor used with a loader, front brush guard, THREE rear remotes, 4X4, EHSS for 22,850. It did not come with any manuals though, so I'm having to figure some things out on my own. I'm getting a manual soon
Next question, I am becoming familiar with the EHSS feature but sometimes find myself using the foot "clutch". I have heard that this really isn't a "clutch" per se' but an "inching pedal". Whenever I use the foot pedal, the tractor sort of jerks when it is engaging (unless I really feather it), is this also narmal due to the EHSS?
Last one, the bucket hydraulics. When I back drag the bucket doesn't "hold" it's position. It seems like there is air in the loop, which could be connected to the first question. Whenever I dump the bucket it dumps so far and then just goes "limp" like there is no hydraulic pressure forcing it to go on and dump all the way. Has any one had similar problems? Thanks in advance for your replies. Perry
Next question, I am becoming familiar with the EHSS feature but sometimes find myself using the foot "clutch". I have heard that this really isn't a "clutch" per se' but an "inching pedal". Whenever I use the foot pedal, the tractor sort of jerks when it is engaging (unless I really feather it), is this also narmal due to the EHSS?
Last one, the bucket hydraulics. When I back drag the bucket doesn't "hold" it's position. It seems like there is air in the loop, which could be connected to the first question. Whenever I dump the bucket it dumps so far and then just goes "limp" like there is no hydraulic pressure forcing it to go on and dump all the way. Has any one had similar problems? Thanks in advance for your replies. Perry