Uncle's JD 4230

[bindian]

Thanks, Y'all!

 

[wilso]

We got to the farm yesterday morning. Got everything ready to pump of the tires. 4 pages of checklist of tools to take and I didn't try running my compressor with the borrowed generator. 3300 watt Honda inverter generator didn't do the job. The inverter light would pop on on startup and the compressor never got to full rpm before shutting off. So I lubed the front end and tried to turn the steering wheel, only to have the wheel spin like a roulette wheel. So, I gather steering is not direct linkages and only hydraulic powered. My Mahindra has power steering, but I can turn the wheels with no steering pressure. Am I correct about all hyd. steering? How can you turn the tires without the engine running besides kicking the tires?
I'll have to get my diesel generator running and try the powering the air compressor and plan a trip back next spring, cause my son is out of vacation time to help me at this time.

Sounds like a tough trip. Been there with unexpected tool issues. I’ve used a Central Pneumatic compressor before, and while it’s decent for basic stuff, it can be pretty picky with power sources, especially if the generator doesn’t deliver clean or consistent output. You're right about the hydraulic steering — many tractors, especially newer ones, rely fully on hydraulic pressure, so without the engine (or a power source), the wheels won’t budge unless you manually force them. Good luck getting that diesel generator going for the next round.

 

[LouNY]

Sounds like a tough trip. Been there with unexpected tool issues. I’ve used a Central Pneumatic compressor before, and while it’s decent for basic stuff, it can be pretty picky with power sources, especially if the generator doesn’t deliver clean or consistent output. You're right about the hydraulic steering — many tractors, especially newer ones, rely fully on hydraulic pressure, so without the engine (or a power source), the wheels won’t budge unless you manually force them. Good luck getting that diesel generator going for the next round.

I have seen and run many tractors with "full hydraulic" steering. If the orbitol steering motor/pump is in decent shape the front wheels can be turned while the tractor is moving, rolling or being towed.

 

[bindian]

Sounds like a tough trip. Been there with unexpected tool issues. I’ve used a Central Pneumatic compressor before, and while it’s decent for basic stuff, it can be pretty picky with power sources, especially if the generator doesn’t deliver clean or consistent output. You're right about the hydraulic steering — many tractors, especially newer ones, rely fully on hydraulic pressure, so without the engine (or a power source), the wheels won’t budge unless you manually force them. Good luck getting that diesel generator going for the next round.

My son and I took the recoil starter off and turned the engine over by hand. That freed the compression lever. Tried starting and compression kicked in too soon and almost ripped my arm off. The rope is about 6 foot of pull. Took the valve cover off and the cam on the compression release lever looked worn, so I ordered a new one.