Should i bother with this Rusty Dirty Hoe?

[J_J]

I am thinking you should waste some fluid first by running tractor fluid through all cyl and put the return hose in a bucket to collect the old BH fluid.

Keep the tractor reservoir full when doing this.

 

[JP9MM]

I am thinking you should waste some fluid first by running tractor fluid through all cyl and put the return hose in a bucket to collect the old BH fluid.

Keep the tractor reservoir full when doing this.

It has its own pump and tank, not sure if the pump works yet either

 

[J_J]

My mistake. Just look at the fluid and if looks like new, then you should be OK.

 

[JP9MM]

Started removing the cylinders, Pins don't look too bad
Was trying pull the rod out of the cylinder to remove oil & clean and its very difficult by hand, any suggestions ?
Also need to size these hoses/fittings. The fitting at top of cylinder measured 1/4" id on the hole. Hose is about 1/2" od

 

[aczlan]

Run the cylinder in and out by hand and you will get rid of 99% of the oil. Put in a cup of diesel and you can get the last little bit.

Aaro Z

 

[JP9MM]

Run the cylinder in and out by hand

Aaro Z

This was the issue, im a big guy but im not godzilla. could budge it a bit by twisting with the pin in or hitting with a hammer

 

[ptsg]

Use compressed air to extend and retract the cylinder but be careful it will go fast and probably throw a jet of oil