Bucket will not retract .... loss of power

rk137 · Jun 8, 2008

3RR said:
Regarding the the loss of power when moving the tractor, if the PTO has plenty of power then the engine is good and providing adequate power. I assume you checked your PTO power under load to determine it, in fact, does not bog down? If it does, John may be right about his analysis. But if it doesn't bog down under load, I'd be looking for something bent or the brakes stuck or something that prevents the tractor from rolling freely. Just a thought, did you try moving it, pushing or towing it in neutral to see if it's bound up somehow?

3RRL
Hi, I also meant whom ever sighted quick disconnects as well helped. Monday I will try your plan about the power loss and toe it to see if anything is hanging up.
Thanks Again!
Rick

dqdave1 · Jun 8, 2008

Your power loss may be a fuel filter; I would change it; it may have become partially plugged from the bucket jarring and moving sediment in tank. Flush radiator from fan side with a garden hose; if that does not help; drain and flush radiator and replace the thermostat.

rk137 · Jun 9, 2008

dqdave1 said:
Your power loss may be a fuel filter; I would change it; it may have become partially plugged from the bucket jarring and moving sediment in tank. Flush radiator from fan side with a garden hose; if that does not help; drain and flush radiator and replace the thermostat.

THANKS,
The power loss happend more than a year before the bucket problem. Last summer I replaced all fluids and filters. It did nothing to help.

I have ofetn ran water over the radiotr to cool it but is only temporary help.

Could the turbo charger not working account to this kind of power loss?

I am going to try the free rolling test today. Also, per the heat, I will make sure the water pump is working.

Thanks Again,

Rick