Hello Forum Members, I bought a Ford 1700 that was built in
1982 and only 550 hours! I was told that the tractor hasn't been
started in at least 10 years. After a couple hours of trying to
start the tractor (dead battery, lost key etc...) she came alive with
the most beautiful sound you ever heard.
When I tried lifting the bucket, it only went up a foot or so then
stopped. The 3 point hitch only move slightly. I figured that the
old girl needs some TLC and maintenance. I drained the
hydraulic oil and cleaned the filter. The oil looked "milky" and
the filter was pretty dirty.
Ok, now for my questions?
1. What is the correct way of removing the air in the hydraulic
lines?
2. Do I start with the bucket or the 3 point hitch?
3. Is there anything I'm missing?
I'm also planning on replacing the battery (dead), engine oil,
radiator fluid, belts and hoses.
Thanks for you help and suggestions.
Phil
1982 and only 550 hours! I was told that the tractor hasn't been
started in at least 10 years. After a couple hours of trying to
start the tractor (dead battery, lost key etc...) she came alive with
the most beautiful sound you ever heard.
When I tried lifting the bucket, it only went up a foot or so then
stopped. The 3 point hitch only move slightly. I figured that the
old girl needs some TLC and maintenance. I drained the
hydraulic oil and cleaned the filter. The oil looked "milky" and
the filter was pretty dirty.
Ok, now for my questions?
1. What is the correct way of removing the air in the hydraulic
lines?
2. Do I start with the bucket or the 3 point hitch?
3. Is there anything I'm missing?
I'm also planning on replacing the battery (dead), engine oil,
radiator fluid, belts and hoses.
Thanks for you help and suggestions.
Phil
