So I'm getting ready for snow and just installed my snow plow setup on my 860.
Parts include:
New hydraulic valve for under seat with new rubber lines
"New to me" Dearborn plow setup- Unknown last time this was used.
Now I know my 860 has not had hydraulic issues before this- it can lift a brush hog without issue- so I assume it's got to be something I just added.
I bolted the frame on and tested my new valve. After getting the air out the frame with up and down seemingly fine. I declared victory and went out to grab the blade. Bolt it on and pull up on the handle- it only lifts 4-5" off the ground and I have to hold my valve open to keep it there. Release the handle to the neutral position and plow sinks down.
I see no signs of fluid leaks. My immediate thought is cylinder needs rebuild. Only other odd thing is when holding the valve open to keep plow up I heard a slight whine. Do I need more fluid? I did not add any when I bolted the frame on but it was full prior.
Parts include:
New hydraulic valve for under seat with new rubber lines
"New to me" Dearborn plow setup- Unknown last time this was used.
Now I know my 860 has not had hydraulic issues before this- it can lift a brush hog without issue- so I assume it's got to be something I just added.
I bolted the frame on and tested my new valve. After getting the air out the frame with up and down seemingly fine. I declared victory and went out to grab the blade. Bolt it on and pull up on the handle- it only lifts 4-5" off the ground and I have to hold my valve open to keep it there. Release the handle to the neutral position and plow sinks down.
I see no signs of fluid leaks. My immediate thought is cylinder needs rebuild. Only other odd thing is when holding the valve open to keep plow up I heard a slight whine. Do I need more fluid? I did not add any when I bolted the frame on but it was full prior.