I am new to this website and hope to find answers to a few problems I am having with my Farmpro 2420 2WD tractor. I have the two major problems:
1. Hydraulic system no longer provides steering or 3-point hitch lift capabilities. It appears that all or most of the hydraulic fluid was blown overboard through the vent under the seat at the back of the tractor. Just prior to the complete failure I was using a bush hog mover. The bush hog fell flat to the ground when the 3-point hitch went to the full down position without me moving the control. A few moments later, the power steering stopped working even though I could continuously turn the steering wheel in either direction.
I filled the reservoir with fluid and tried to bleed the air from the line. That did not work. I drained all of the fluid and removed the cover-plate at the rear of the reservoir. I found a few pieces of rubber and some other material from the bottom area. I assume the 3-way hitch servo seals are damaged, but I have no clue how to replace them. I am retired and cannot afford to have someone else repair it. Does anyone have a step-by-step procedure on how to replace those seals? Also, I will need a part number and place to order the parts from.
2. Now since the tractor has set idle for several weeks, the clutch will not disengage. I read where I might be able to force it to disengage by pulling the tractor in a high gear with the clutch peddle pushed in, or just riving the tractor around for a while, or dropping a plow deep into the ground, or trying to engage the PTO with the bush hog attached. Right now, I am unable to experiment with any of these tricks due the hydraulic system being inop. I will work on this issue after I regain my power steering and lift capabilities.
I paid $4000 for the tractor. Around 4 weeks after I bought it, the fuel injector broke. After paying $999 for parts and labor it worked for a few months until these 2 problems surfaced. Now, my "$5000" tractor is a thorn in my side (or lower). I need to fix it so I can sell it.
Any comments?
Thanks for your help,
Joel
1. Hydraulic system no longer provides steering or 3-point hitch lift capabilities. It appears that all or most of the hydraulic fluid was blown overboard through the vent under the seat at the back of the tractor. Just prior to the complete failure I was using a bush hog mover. The bush hog fell flat to the ground when the 3-point hitch went to the full down position without me moving the control. A few moments later, the power steering stopped working even though I could continuously turn the steering wheel in either direction.
I filled the reservoir with fluid and tried to bleed the air from the line. That did not work. I drained all of the fluid and removed the cover-plate at the rear of the reservoir. I found a few pieces of rubber and some other material from the bottom area. I assume the 3-way hitch servo seals are damaged, but I have no clue how to replace them. I am retired and cannot afford to have someone else repair it. Does anyone have a step-by-step procedure on how to replace those seals? Also, I will need a part number and place to order the parts from.
2. Now since the tractor has set idle for several weeks, the clutch will not disengage. I read where I might be able to force it to disengage by pulling the tractor in a high gear with the clutch peddle pushed in, or just riving the tractor around for a while, or dropping a plow deep into the ground, or trying to engage the PTO with the bush hog attached. Right now, I am unable to experiment with any of these tricks due the hydraulic system being inop. I will work on this issue after I regain my power steering and lift capabilities.
I paid $4000 for the tractor. Around 4 weeks after I bought it, the fuel injector broke. After paying $999 for parts and labor it worked for a few months until these 2 problems surfaced. Now, my "$5000" tractor is a thorn in my side (or lower). I need to fix it so I can sell it.
Any comments?
Thanks for your help,
Joel
