metalcaster
Silver Member
As the title states, all hydraulic functions have ceased. Wife was using the loader to get some mulch while I was taking a nap. Came in and stated she broke the tractor. I can't imagine that anything she would do would be asking more of the rig than I have asked of it. 1200 hours on it and fluids changed according to factory recommendations. No power steering, no HST, no loader movement except down, fluid on the dipstick as it should be, maybe a few bubbles but the light was poor.
My thoughts so far without opening anything up: This was a sudden event, she had run it only about 20 minutes and it operated fine yesterday when I was moving a round bale. I would think that if it were the pump failing, that it would be gradual, unless there is a gear or key failure in the pump drive line. Maybe something has plugged the inlet side of the system? I may try replacing the suction side filter first? Thoughts?
My thoughts so far without opening anything up: This was a sudden event, she had run it only about 20 minutes and it operated fine yesterday when I was moving a round bale. I would think that if it were the pump failing, that it would be gradual, unless there is a gear or key failure in the pump drive line. Maybe something has plugged the inlet side of the system? I may try replacing the suction side filter first? Thoughts?