joshbruce128
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Slowly learning about tractors here, so thanks for all the help so far and into the future...
Working on a 1962 851. When I got it the lift would lift but very slow, very weak. I could push the lift arms down with one hand easily. I removed the lift cover and replaced all O-rings and gaskets. Also replaced the lift cylinder O-ring/leather seal. While the lift cover was off I noticed the control valve on the side of the lift cylinder was stuck in place so I was able to free it up and get it moving good again with some lube. I have everything back together now and started the tractor. No lift at all... I pulled the hex plug on the side of the pump and have a lot of pressure/fluid there. I was lost so I called Steiner tractor and they recommended I pull the pipe plug under the seat, over the safety valve to see if I have fluid at the safety valve. I pulled the plug and turned the tractor over for approx. 20-25 seconds with the coil wire off to prevent starting. No fluid at the safety valve.... Steiner's next step is to blow into the dipstick tube with my compressor for about a minute to force fluid through the system. I haven't gotten to do this yet because of... life, but will soon. My question ultimately is, what is actually going on here? Its great to have someone help and tell me what to do next but I really want to understand the why's. Why don't I have fluid at the safety valve now? and if I do have it there what would that indicate. please help me not only fix my issue, but understand my issue. Thanks!
Working on a 1962 851. When I got it the lift would lift but very slow, very weak. I could push the lift arms down with one hand easily. I removed the lift cover and replaced all O-rings and gaskets. Also replaced the lift cylinder O-ring/leather seal. While the lift cover was off I noticed the control valve on the side of the lift cylinder was stuck in place so I was able to free it up and get it moving good again with some lube. I have everything back together now and started the tractor. No lift at all... I pulled the hex plug on the side of the pump and have a lot of pressure/fluid there. I was lost so I called Steiner tractor and they recommended I pull the pipe plug under the seat, over the safety valve to see if I have fluid at the safety valve. I pulled the plug and turned the tractor over for approx. 20-25 seconds with the coil wire off to prevent starting. No fluid at the safety valve.... Steiner's next step is to blow into the dipstick tube with my compressor for about a minute to force fluid through the system. I haven't gotten to do this yet because of... life, but will soon. My question ultimately is, what is actually going on here? Its great to have someone help and tell me what to do next but I really want to understand the why's. Why don't I have fluid at the safety valve now? and if I do have it there what would that indicate. please help me not only fix my issue, but understand my issue. Thanks!