FARM PRO 2420 TROUBLES

[mmhjd]

I have a farm pro 2420 4 wd that I bought . From day one I have had problems with the starter breaks and hydolic leaks. My dealer can't seem to repair it or get parts. I have called the distributor without success.

I live in Michigan. Does anybody know where I can get parts and service for this machie?

Has anybody experienced similar problems and found a remedy?

Anybody want to buy this machine from me?

 

[greg_g]

I'm guessing that you bought it used, or you'd know that parts are available through FarmPro Parts - Homier Distributing Company, Inc. - not to mention most of the Jinma and Foton dealers that are members of this forum.

Describe your hydraulic leak. Many are caused simply by insufficient torque on a banjo or compression fitting. Starting issues are also not unusual. But we need more info to narrow things down

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[mmhjd]

Actualy the tractor was bought new from a dealer. Dealer says he can't get parts blames Homier. I called Homier and they blame the dealer. I've been trying to resolve this for over a year.

If I can find another place to service this perhaps I can resolve the matter.

 

[greg_g]

Ok, that suggests that your actual problem is with getting somebody to honor the parts and/or labor warranty - than it is about how to actually go about getting parts. If true, I'm not quite sure what kind of help you are hoping to get here.

If it's off-warranty, do you have some reason not to buy parts directly from Homier? Or from a Jinma dealer? Or maybe you don't realize that the small FarmPros are actually rebadged Jinmas, and that parts for them can be obtained from virtually ANY Jinma dealer.

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[Ranch_Hand_Supp]

#1 I have a farm pro 2420 4 wd that I bought .

#2 From day one I have had problems with the starter breaks

#3 and hydolic leaks.

#4 My dealer can't seem to repair it or get parts. I have called the distributor without success.

#5 I live in Michigan.

#6 Does anybody know where I can get parts and service for this machie?

#7 Has anybody experienced similar problems and found a remedy?

#8 Anybody want to buy this machine from me?

Welcome mmhjd,

#1 Do you have the Y385 engine? What year?

#2 What type of problems ? clicks, no click, slow , grind ???

#3 What Location, how fast it leaks, when ???

#4 Sorry.

#5 = COLD

#6 I stock parts and Home of compact Jinma, Foton, and Koyker Tractors and Parts, Wood Chippers, Backhoes - Affordable Tractor Sales Company has a very large inventory of Jinma parts.

#7 Yes

#8 If you were closer........ I would look at it.



Give us a little more info and you will get more opinions.



Ronald
Ranch Hand Supply

 

[Affordable]

These tractor are very easy to repair,we have one of the largest Jinma parts supplies in the USA,we even sell some to FarmPro ,your not close to us to repair it but there is plenty of knowledge on this board and plenty of parts.Most of the hydraulic leaks are no more than a rubber coated washer that's lose or needs to be replaced,and the starter problems are mostly a bad ground.Give us a little more detail on the problems and we should be able to get you up and going.You can look up our webpage Home of compact Jinma, Foton, and Koyker Tractors and Parts, Wood Chippers, Backhoes - Affordable Tractor Sales Company you can shop online or give us a call we will be glad to help.Once you get the bugs out they are great little tractors

Tommy
Affodable Tractor Sales
Home of compact Jinma, Foton, and Koyker Tractors and Parts, Wood Chippers, Backhoes - Affordable Tractor Sales Company

 

[mffarmall]

Sorry to hear that you are having problems with your tractor. One thing that helps is to find exactly what is the problem with your tractor. If it won't start work on that problem first. Then deal with the others in the order that you need them to work. It is also a good idea to remember that all tractors are basically the same. So if you have a simple question that is general to all tractor then you can talk to any dealer or shop. They love to talk and doing so can find the chance for a sale in the future. This can also help you with your dealer. Trying to get someone that won't help is much easier when they know that you are learning as your going and your not going away. It is also a good idea to find other ways to get done what you need your tractor for. If they know you need them sometimes they don't want to work. It's like poker, cool is the way.

 

[3RRL]

Hi Lee,
Welcome to the forum. Looks like you will be a great addition to the Chinese tractor guys with your knowledge. I like the way you look at stuff. I saw you thread about all that backhoe digging you did too ... very cool!
Rob-

 

[mffarmall]

I have noticed that many of the problems that I had with my Farmpro were from my own doing. But I always learn a lot. And I usually write my post and get some really good ideas. I learned to tractor on a 53 MF like learning to shoot with a 44. I really like my new tractor and the cost. I did not buy a 25,000 JD. I have the money to do other things. And I really like all the mechanical advice on here. Some times I write and drink and get a message back. But really when you type something and say I have a problem.... It's like taking your car to the mechanic they do talk about the stupid things they see. Same thing here. I'm not a mechanic but from working on my tractor and asking questions here I have learned a lot. In fact I have taken that to working on other things in the house and ranch. I can tell when something or someone might be trying to make a buck on me. So thank you everyone. Remember that when someone does write a angry message they just want their tractor to work so they can do their task. As my wife says the internet is the first place that men have been able to say "help". She also says that when men write angry those are feelings and we will understand how to deal with those in a few years or so.

 

[valley]

That sound like the stright story. The information we have here saves a lot of nerves. Its nice to know where people have been treated well and where not. I received an enormous amount of help here it made working the bugs out fun. If we have a mechanical problem and someone has already been there or vice versa thats great. I would sign on just to see what new thing Rob was up to. I bought my tractor used and rebuilt the starter ect, if I purchased it new I would have wanted certain things in good working order from go and would have mentioned it here if I couldn't get satisfaction from the dealer.

 

[RICHARDL]

Speaking of foarm pro problems, yes i've had problem with the tractor. my latest is the clutch and actually getting thru to Homiers phone & emails. it took me 2 days just to talk to some one. What my proble was, is the 3 forks that push against the pressure plate, broken, ok ordered (3) got (1) after even speaking to someone i got (1) what the? Anyways i replace the (1). my question for all of you is which way does the clutch face. shoudler to the rear? i was told both clutch shoulders face the rear. but i don't think that's right. Can't tell from the hand drawn manual Any ideal on that? and how thick should the clutch plate be. I'm not sure if mind is bad. how can i tell.
Thanks for any help on this

 

[greg_g]

Speaking of foarm pro problems, yes i've had problem with the tractor. my latest is the clutch and actually getting thru to Homiers phone & emails. it took me 2 days just to talk to some one. What my proble was, is the 3 forks that push against the pressure plate, broken, ok ordered (3) got (1) after even speaking to someone i got (1) what the? Anyways i replace the (1). my question for all of you is which way does the clutch face. shoudler to the rear? i was told both clutch shoulders face the rear. but i don't think that's right. Can't tell from the hand drawn manual Any ideal on that? and how thick should the clutch plate be. I'm not sure if mind is bad. how can i tell.
Thanks for any help on this

We've got a language barrier here. The three "forks" you mention, are you sure they're not the clutch release fingers? If so, they make contact with the throwout bearing, not the pressure plate(s). And yes - assuming a two stage clutch - there's more than one pressure plate. Three actually, if you count the flywheel face.

And your "which way does it face" question makes no sense at all. There's only one possible way to bolt a clutchpack onto a flywheel. You must be using terminology that I don't understand. Which "clutch plates" are you asking about? I'm guessing friction disc. I believe a new one to be about 0.40 inch. You shouldn't have to worry about pressure plate thickness, unless there's some reason to have them refaced.

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[RICHARDL]

YES, EXCATLY. THE 3 forks make contact with the throw bearing. i got that correct. But the clutch plates them selves have a sholder on one side. the other side is flat. Maybe you call them friction disc. i called the a clutch plate. Yes, the is only one way for the system to bolt back on. don't know if you can bolt it on backwards. I was told that the discs them selves, the sholder faces towards the rear of the tractor . I didn't take notice when i removed them. the manual or what you can make of it looks like they face towards the front. understand? sorry about the previous description

 

[Ranch_Hand_Supp]

YES, EXCATLY.

I was told that the discs them selves, the sholder faces towards the rear of the tractor .

That is correct. We did one today.


Remember these are OPINION Boards..... read with a open mind.



Ronald
Ranch Hand Supply

 

[RICHARDL]

GOT it back together, and it still seems like its the clutch is not engaging. Now i didn't start the tractor. i just put it in gear and pressed the pedal. and i couldn't move it . i can see the forks engaging. What else could it be. ??

 

[greg_g]

What else could it be.?

Did you adjust the stack height and level the fingers before putting the two halves of the tractor back together?

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[Affordable]

The clutch sounds like it's still out of adjustment, I don't think you can adjust the stack height prior to installation or rejoining of the two halfs,it's not hard to adjust.

PS . If you don't want to wait 2-3 days to talk to someone or get parts give us a call, we are the largest Jinma parts supplier in the USA,and ship out the same day orders are recieved in most cases

Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales
" Your Jinma Parts Superstore "
Home of compact Jinma, Foton, and Koyker Tractors and Parts, Wood Chippers, Backhoes - Affordable Tractor Sales Company

 

[greg_g]

I don't think you can adjust the stack height prior to installation or rejoining of the two halfs,it's not hard to adjust.

Um, I believe you may be thinking of something else Tommy. I'm pretty sure you know quite well that on the typical Chinese tractor, stack height can only be adjusted on the bench - or on the flywheel - while the tractor is still in two pieces. The symptoms described by the OP suggest that he tightened down every single bolt on the clutch pack as part of the installation. If the Belleville springs become fully compressed, there's simply no room for them to release. Stack height is too short.

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[Affordable]

Greg I have put at least 50- clutchs in the Jinma tractors, never have I adjusted a stack height on the bench or flywheel .We mount the new clutch pack, adjust the PTO clutch, reassemble the tractor and adjust the main clutch and free play, its very simple. Where are you getting the stack height dim. from ??? What is it on a 254/284 Jinma tractor ?


Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales

 

[greg_g]

Greg I have put at least 50- clutchs in the Jinma tractors, never have I adjusted a stack height on the bench or flywheel .

That's scary. I simply don't trust a Chinese replacement clutch to be adjusted properly right out of the box. None I've installed were less than 10mm out of adjustment. I'm left with the distinct impression that they are only bolted together for packaging - no actual calibration involved. Besides, the OP has had his disassembled and reassembled already. Perhaps that's the part you missed. To me it sounds like he's over-tensioned his Belleville springs.

Not sure about the original 8". That's before my time. Stack height for the subsequent 9" three finger is 96.8mm. Not sure about the newer six finger either. But if it's similar to the 9" six finger on my TS354C, stack height is 101.5mm

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