Snow Plow Hydraulics

Posted by DaveA on October 14, 2001 at 20:27:41 from (24.95.140.23):

I purchased my 47' 8N in May (a relative passed
away). I have a front mounted snow blade with
the frame mounted under the tractor. It uses a
hydraulic cylinder to lift the blade. When I
first had the tractor in May, I removed the frame.
I never did try out the plow but did notice that
the hydraulic cylinder had a good deal of fluid
come out of it (at the relief valve) when I was
moving it around (manually, by hand... what a job
that was!). In any event, I just remounted the
frame and set up the plow for use this winter.
HOWEVER, THE HYDRAULICS ARE NOT WORKING. I bush
hogged all summer with the rear hydraulics working
fine. I disconnected the hydraulic hose at the
front cylinder and fluid is being pumped up
there.... Ideas on what the problem may be? This
is a very heavy 6' plow but I know that the
previous owner (my wife's uncle - deceased)
successfully used this every year. Is the
cylinder bad? Perhaps the relief valve? I was
messing with it in the rain tonight and now my 8N
is spending it's first night in the rain since I
bought it... :-(.... in any event, the snow clouds
will be brewing soon so all guidance is welcome!

Follow Ups:

• Re: Snow Plow Hydraulics Dell (WA) 21:20:15 10/14/01 (5)
  • Re: Re: Snow Plow Hydraulics DaveA 12:35:50 10/15/01 (0)
  • Re: Re: Snow Plow Hydraulics John Smith 22:34:14 10/14/01 (3)
    • Re: Re: Re: Snow Plow Hydraulics DaveA 12:37:30 10/15/01 (0)
    • Re: Re: Re: Snow Plow Hydraulics now thats clever . . . Dell (WA) 00:46:34 10/15/01 (1)
      • Re: Re: Re: Re: Snow Plow Hydraulics Shawn in Ohio 11:55:03 10/15/01 (0)

Post A Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Re: Snow Plow Hydraulics Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]