Another 1758 issue?

[jimmyhouser]

First off I'd like to say, love the tractor. Sure looks good and really enjoy playing with it.. BUT! Now at 36 hrs and after I done the full service, it still has the previous issues like weak loader lift and steering wheel lockage and now it will roll like it's in nutral when it's in gear. I'm lost here!

No leaks, new filters and new fluids at proper level. There was some small shavings in the tranny screen but thats normal for being new. Shop is super busy so I gotta wait a few weeks to get it in there. Dealer doesn't carry Permatran 2 but gave me NH brand multi g 134 and said that it's the same, it's what they use in the masseys and doesn't cause warranty issues.

What gives? Surely with me loading all tires isnt the cause of it rolling now! And btw, it'll roll on very small hills..

HELP!

Have your dealer recalibrate your pedals and tighten the spring that keeps them "neutral". The pedals have to be recalibrated with EDT software.

 

[stormcom]

use the chevron. no whiney loader. then recalibrate if you still have to. the chevron has a better viscosity index. I would also spend the 35.00 and test the oil. you may be surprised at the results. as onionfmr and I said, the oil fixes most of the problems. I have sent my oil sample to Massey. it really makes a difference. if you can't get it, let me know. I can ship it.

 

[stormcom]

use the chevron. no whiney loader. then recalibrate if you still have to. the chevron has a better viscosity index. I would also spend the 35.00 and test the oil. you may be surprised at the results. as onionfmr and I said, the oil fixes most of the problems. I have sent my oil sample to Massey. it really makes a difference. if you can't get it, let me know. I can ship it.

60 hours on oil and all is well. I wish Massey had a maintenance chart I could print from their website. Maybe someone from Massey could take care of this.

 

[stormcom]

Now at 175 hours. Still going strong.

 

[stormcom]

Still running the Chevron THF with good luck. Will be servicing this fall and send sample out to be checked. It is pricey but much cheaper than a trans overhaul. Will keep you informed.

 

[Randy W]

I feel your pain. I have a new MF 1758. Very disappointed in performance of hydro trans. when operating in mid-range. Can't use loader in Medium range hydro. Hydro slips before you can load engine to dig into pile. Then have to switch hydro to low range. Hydro in Medium range will not even slip tires in 2 wheel drive at the lowest engagement of the hydro in Med. range. Acts the same way when trying to pull any heavy load. The hydro max. speed in med. range is 8 MPH. Sure would think hydro should be strong enough to load engine before slipping. Had back to dealer and they checked hydro relief pressures and checked engine HP. Stated everything is in spec. So I have a 59 HP tractor that you can not do any heavy work with unless you have it in low range at max 3.5 MPH. The MF1736 ( 36 HP with same hydro) would then pull/push as much as the 1758 in mid range hydro. Can't believe MF would design Tractor with such power limitations in mid range hydro. Any other owners of 1758,1758, 1754,1749, 1742 experience issues with MF hydro's?

Yes!Sorry to hear of all the grief you’re going through, and I can truly sympathize as I am as of yesterday on my 4th hydraulic pump on my 2017 1754 with 425 hours.Great dealership, but they have no clue?I can no longer afford to own this tractor,not to mention I’m an old guy and this continual problem is keeping my blood pressure at record levels!Good Luck

 

[Randy W]

Yes!Sorry to hear of all the grief you’re going through, and I can truly sympathize as I am as of yesterday on my 4th hydraulic pump on my 2017 1754 with 425 hours.Great dealership, but they have no clue?I can no longer afford to own this tractor,not to mention I’m an old guy and this continual problem is keeping my blood pressure at record levels!Good Luck

 

[Yander]

Is this what you are running @stormcom ? https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHV...EELGyowAgNICSALGNxoCg2IQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&

 

[stormcom]

Is this what you are running @stormcom ? https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHV...EELGyowAgNICSALGNxoCg2IQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&

No sir. Chevron Synthetic All-Weather THF | SCL

Bring American Express because Visa and Mastercard can't pay for it. Very, very pricey but it does not break down. Last I bought was about 50.00 per gal in 5 gal pails. Have had it in 3 years and absolutely no issues. Another one I have heard good things from is Schaefer oil. I am getting ready to run tests after 225 hours in Aug 2023. One product to stay away from is Mobil 1 red grease. I opened a case, and it was water and could pour it out of the tube. Contacting them today.