Posted by pcastleberg on June 10, 2013 at 11:21:45 from (205.167.2.21):
In Reply to: My "New" Oliver 550 posted by pcastleberg on May 20, 2013 at 08:51:37:
Ok guys, been able to run the tractor a little more and getting used to it. My wife and I both really like the tractor, its been working good for her to drag the arena with.
But now that I am getting to know it I am also finding some little things I need to figure out if anyone has any advice on troubleshooting I would greatly appreciate it.
First:
Battery/Alternator - Yesterday we were running the tractor and after we ran it (maybe 30 minutes or so) my wife shut it off and when we went to restart it (like 5 minutes later) it had barely enough power to roll over the starter. I jumped it but the AMP light on the gauge didn't light up once it was running. I threw a charger on the battery for the moment to get it some juice but what are the best steps to take in troubleshooting the why the battery went dead and what the true problem is?
Second:
Power Steering - We were really excited to find a 550 with power steering but are finding it to be sluggish much of the time. If you sitting still, even with the throttle somewhat up it often turns quite hard. Its better when moving and usually when the throttle is up but is definately stiff. This is the Industrial front end with the power steering pump up by the alternator. Incitendally power steering fluid also sometimes "overflows" from under the cap and runs down the side of the hood...not a lot but some...So any insight on why would be great.
(my oliver 770 also has similar characteristics in the powersteering but without the oil leaking so maybe we can kill two birds with one stone) :)
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