TraktorFreunde
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All, the question:
Just wondering if the safety relief valve is a one time use item. As in, though it has a spring, once it opens, is that it? Need to replace it? Or should it just open/close as needed?
I will be opening the side cover to inspect, but, like I said, was just wondering. Back story below.....
The situation:
Last year I bought an 8N with a 6' flail mower. Never used the mower. I replaced the valve, top cover gasket, cylinder(was scored bad enough) and piston (new rubber oring style), because the 3pt wouldn't stay up when you depressed the clutch, or the tractor was turned off. It's worked great since then
I recently had to move the mower (sold it) and now, my 3pt is back to not staying up. I'm assuming the mower was just way too heavy and the valve busted. I can't think of any other reason, unless the o-ring on the piston blew out. It still raises up and down, but won't hold. Plus I can feel like a pulsing when its working.
Like I said, I'll be doing some diagnosing, just wondering about the valve, as it seems the most likely culprit right off the bat.
Thanks!
Just wondering if the safety relief valve is a one time use item. As in, though it has a spring, once it opens, is that it? Need to replace it? Or should it just open/close as needed?
I will be opening the side cover to inspect, but, like I said, was just wondering. Back story below.....
The situation:
Last year I bought an 8N with a 6' flail mower. Never used the mower. I replaced the valve, top cover gasket, cylinder(was scored bad enough) and piston (new rubber oring style), because the 3pt wouldn't stay up when you depressed the clutch, or the tractor was turned off. It's worked great since then
I recently had to move the mower (sold it) and now, my 3pt is back to not staying up. I'm assuming the mower was just way too heavy and the valve busted. I can't think of any other reason, unless the o-ring on the piston blew out. It still raises up and down, but won't hold. Plus I can feel like a pulsing when its working.
Like I said, I'll be doing some diagnosing, just wondering about the valve, as it seems the most likely culprit right off the bat.
Thanks!