Industrial Toys
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- Joined
- Feb 25, 2008
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- Ontario Canada
- Tractor
- Kubota R510 Wheel Loader + Cab and backhoe, JD 6200 Open Station, Cushman 6150, 4x4, ten foot 56 hp Kubota diesel hydraulic wing mower, Steiner 430 Diesel Max, Kawasaki Diesel Mule, JD 4x2 Electric Gator
I wonder if someone can help me with this. I was using this machine for an hour or so in -3 degree C temps, blowing snow. Then all of a sudden, the blower (which is quite heavy) would no longer lift, at all, regardless of engine RPM! The power steering works normal, as does the chute rotation. The engine changes tune slightly when you try and lift the blower.
I have not tried it again with the oil cold. I use JD low viscosity transmission oil in all my equipment, including hydrostats.
Twice I have run the tractor low on oil because I left that stupid vent open on the side of the engine and lost my oil but never to the point where the tractor would not move. Lately, I have noticed the pump whining more then I thought it should, and now with the failure, it doesn't. It's quiet! The tractor only has around 400 hours.
Any ideas? Thanks.
I have not tried it again with the oil cold. I use JD low viscosity transmission oil in all my equipment, including hydrostats.
Twice I have run the tractor low on oil because I left that stupid vent open on the side of the engine and lost my oil but never to the point where the tractor would not move. Lately, I have noticed the pump whining more then I thought it should, and now with the failure, it doesn't. It's quiet! The tractor only has around 400 hours.
Any ideas? Thanks.