Dave H (MI)
Well-known Member
I'll be looking in the book, but sometimes ideas from people who have used one are more helpful. Here is the latest issue:
I notice a louder than normal whine when I put the machine in gear and operate the propulsion either forward or back. Today it seems a little sluggish going up hill with a load so I headed for the shed. I left it out while I ran to the elevator because the fuel truck is coming and I want them to top it off. When I came back I wanted to drive it into the shed and start looking it over to see if I can figure out what is up. It did not want to move. I took it out of gear and put it back in and increased RPM's and it started toward the shed but was surging. Header lift was sluggish today also. I checked the reservoir that is up by the engine compartment and it is full. I thought there was a second reservoir but not finding it, so will check the book on this. Any of this sound familiar to anyone? It's almost like there is air in the lines somewhere and the pump is not getting good fluid flow. Any ideas appreciated. Don't want to damage anything.
I notice a louder than normal whine when I put the machine in gear and operate the propulsion either forward or back. Today it seems a little sluggish going up hill with a load so I headed for the shed. I left it out while I ran to the elevator because the fuel truck is coming and I want them to top it off. When I came back I wanted to drive it into the shed and start looking it over to see if I can figure out what is up. It did not want to move. I took it out of gear and put it back in and increased RPM's and it started toward the shed but was surging. Header lift was sluggish today also. I checked the reservoir that is up by the engine compartment and it is full. I thought there was a second reservoir but not finding it, so will check the book on this. Any of this sound familiar to anyone? It's almost like there is air in the lines somewhere and the pump is not getting good fluid flow. Any ideas appreciated. Don't want to damage anything.