grafpatrick
Member
Hello all-
I am paying for not doing my homework and buying a VN orphan YM2200. Persistent problem with 3 pt lift being weak (wont fully lift my 5' brush hog) when oil is hot. Seems better when cold. FEL seems to be OK, I cannot tell a difference when hot or cold. Have completely changed oil, cleaned screen, replaced internal hydraulic ram with a tested used unit, then got the seals in it replaced (2 1/2 months) figuring the test was done with cold oil. No improvement. Implement will stay up when engine is shut down, suggesting no internal leaking. Lever linkage seems to be OK. Knobs under seat are properly adjusted. Used to work fine, so I assume FEL is plumbed appropriately.
Now what? I am wondering if it is the hydraulic pump, maybe just not putting out enough pressure and my 3 pt lift needs more than the FEL? Any way of testing it short of buying a new one? Any other parts or areas I ought to check?
John Churchill
I am paying for not doing my homework and buying a VN orphan YM2200. Persistent problem with 3 pt lift being weak (wont fully lift my 5' brush hog) when oil is hot. Seems better when cold. FEL seems to be OK, I cannot tell a difference when hot or cold. Have completely changed oil, cleaned screen, replaced internal hydraulic ram with a tested used unit, then got the seals in it replaced (2 1/2 months) figuring the test was done with cold oil. No improvement. Implement will stay up when engine is shut down, suggesting no internal leaking. Lever linkage seems to be OK. Knobs under seat are properly adjusted. Used to work fine, so I assume FEL is plumbed appropriately.
Now what? I am wondering if it is the hydraulic pump, maybe just not putting out enough pressure and my 3 pt lift needs more than the FEL? Any way of testing it short of buying a new one? Any other parts or areas I ought to check?
John Churchill