Hello, first time user, and I have a problem to solve.
I bought a iseki/bolens tx2160 with FEL (in Victoria , Australia) and it was terrific machine moving dirt etc for our owner build.
The problem is that it was stolen by the builders. after much searching and effort I found it and got it back..(2 years later) little beaten up but another 150 hrs on it.
I cleaned it, changed engine oil and filters and new battery and bingo.. started first go and engine is healthy and no damage. The FEL and hydraulics also seem fine. Now the problem
went to drive it ....depressed clutch.. started ... released clutch slowly and a really bad metallic grinding noise.. so much that I did not continue to release the clutch. The tractor is 4wd and hydrostatic. so any ideas what it is and can I detect the problem by draining the gear oil or something else.
I am presuming that the tractor when stolen was worked hard, abused, and with no care.(front left tire was shredded) Has anyone had this clutch release grinding problem and could I be lucky enough that its just a damaged clutch plate/bearing or is it something more terminal. should I be checking some lever?.
Any ideas welcome, I have some mechanical knowledge and can swing a spanner.
Thanks
zigandzag
I bought a iseki/bolens tx2160 with FEL (in Victoria , Australia) and it was terrific machine moving dirt etc for our owner build.
The problem is that it was stolen by the builders. after much searching and effort I found it and got it back..(2 years later) little beaten up but another 150 hrs on it.
I cleaned it, changed engine oil and filters and new battery and bingo.. started first go and engine is healthy and no damage. The FEL and hydraulics also seem fine. Now the problem
went to drive it ....depressed clutch.. started ... released clutch slowly and a really bad metallic grinding noise.. so much that I did not continue to release the clutch. The tractor is 4wd and hydrostatic. so any ideas what it is and can I detect the problem by draining the gear oil or something else.
I am presuming that the tractor when stolen was worked hard, abused, and with no care.(front left tire was shredded) Has anyone had this clutch release grinding problem and could I be lucky enough that its just a damaged clutch plate/bearing or is it something more terminal. should I be checking some lever?.
Any ideas welcome, I have some mechanical knowledge and can swing a spanner.
Thanks
zigandzag