2520 - Running Out Of Power

[megaboz]

Hi,

I would check the fluid level. Is there fluid in the sight glass when on level ground? Did you pull the dipstick and verify the level? (it's below the range selector lever, you'll need a rod to hook the dipstick and pull it out.)

Hydrostats make noise if the pump picks up air and they don't have any power at that point either. (The guy next door found this out on his Cub lawn tractor last year)

If your backing up a hill and the fluid level is low you could be uncovering the pickup for the pump which I believe is to the rear on the 2x20 series. (not 100% on that though)

Tom

You are going to have to show me a picture of the dipstick, all I have is a fill cap and there is nothing in it, I reached down in there as far as it goes.

As for the sight glass, it looks red, but I can't tell if it is full empty, I assume full since the fluid is red.

 

[tomd999]

Hi,

Seems like a lot of 2x20 owners don't know it exists but here is a pic.

Tom

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-owning-operating/201297-new-discovery-my-2520-a.html

 

[megaboz]

Ok. So I found it. Thanks for the pic. It was clear full.

 

[OrangeRidge]

What did you do about this power problem ?

 

[Gobblin Tom]

Hi,

Seems like a lot of 2x20 owners don't know it exists but here is a pic.

Tom

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-owning-operating/201297-new-discovery-my-2520-a.html

Do you check it warm or cold?

 

[glc24]

Do you check it warm or cold?

Hey Tom
It should be checked cold,basically,after the tractor has been sitting for awhile. On level ground and with all the hydraulics relaxed.

Greg

 

[JDdude]

My tractor was very low on trans fluid when they delivered it. They never added to the system after installing the loader.