Stroby
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I have a 430W john deere, with the dual TOM hydraulic system. It is just starting to "hesitate" or "jerk" a little when you raise the rockshaft arms. It is full of oil and the pump runs fine, no noise. I am
wondering if the vent that is located beneath the seat is plugged, but even with the service manual, I can't see how this is attached. Is it friction fit or threaded? It has a heavy coat of paint on it so I
wonder if it was painted in place... Don't want to ruin it only to find out it was OK before I tried to take it off. I'm going to take the fill plug off today, stick a funnel in the hole to control splash, then see if it still jerks with the plug off/out. Any thoughts?
wondering if the vent that is located beneath the seat is plugged, but even with the service manual, I can't see how this is attached. Is it friction fit or threaded? It has a heavy coat of paint on it so I
wonder if it was painted in place... Don't want to ruin it only to find out it was OK before I tried to take it off. I'm going to take the fill plug off today, stick a funnel in the hole to control splash, then see if it still jerks with the plug off/out. Any thoughts?
