Gator HPX 72" snow blade problem

kude · Feb 12, 2007

I have been having an intermittent problem with the electric motor that powers the hydraulic cylinder. At first I could tap it with a hammer and it would function, but somehow I think there is a bigger problem with either water getting in or something else. I got it working and covered it with plastic, but when the temperature dropped the same problem occurred.

It sits outside and I know that doesn't help, and yes I know hitting it with a hammer doesn't reeally help either.

I thought of taking the power unit off and bringing it inside to thaw and dry out and then trying it to see if it works. That may work short term, but I shouldn't have to do that.

I should call the dealer and have it replaced while under warranty, but is there an easy fix to this I haven't thought about? Maybe the fuse?

If anyone else has the front blade and has had problems has an idea, please chip in.

kude · Feb 13, 2007

The fuse is blown and its a 40 amp. No one carries them, weird. Dealer said use a 30 amp temporarily, still no go. Weird.

I'm plowing but its not the way its supposed to be (raising and lowering the blade). Today in N Illinois we finally are getting some snow, and the HPX handles it to a point. Its just not going to move a big pile, fortunately the 3520 can easily handle that.

It was not fun today driving down to the dealer to find he had no 40 amp fuses. There were trucks and cars in the ditch. I'll have find an online source for those.