I have a '67 Farmall 706 that was rebuilt a couple years ago. It has worked great, but leaks hydraulic oil. I was using the loader with bucket forks to lift a box blind and platform today. I was able to raise the platform, drive it into the field, and raise it about 9 feet up. I then lost the ability to tilt the bucket up. I was lowering the bucket when it suddenly dropped. I was then unable to raise the bucket or tilt the bucket with the blind/platform on it. I shut it off and checked the hydraulic fluid. It was just below the add level. I added a gallon and a half or so of fluid and was able to raise and lower the bucket as well as tilt up and down (without the blind on the bucket forks - i.e. without load). I tried to lift the platform and blind and was unable to lift or tilt the blind.
The tractor has been leaking hydraulic fluid out of the rear directly under the seat as well as from a square housing ( assume pump) that is on the left side of the tractor below the sediment bowl and that a rod goes to the attaches to the clutch.
I know enough to be dangerous, but am far from being an exert. I don't know the exact terminology, but can get pictures if needed.
I don't know if I have air in the system or if I have a bad pump somewhere. The steering works fine, I was able to drive it out of the field and back to my shop. The PTO worked fine the last time I used my rotary mower two weeks ago. I know I need to get the seals or o-rings looked at since they leak. Can they be rebuilt or what do I need to look at?
Thanks for your help.
The tractor has been leaking hydraulic fluid out of the rear directly under the seat as well as from a square housing ( assume pump) that is on the left side of the tractor below the sediment bowl and that a rod goes to the attaches to the clutch.
I know enough to be dangerous, but am far from being an exert. I don't know the exact terminology, but can get pictures if needed.
I don't know if I have air in the system or if I have a bad pump somewhere. The steering works fine, I was able to drive it out of the field and back to my shop. The PTO worked fine the last time I used my rotary mower two weeks ago. I know I need to get the seals or o-rings looked at since they leak. Can they be rebuilt or what do I need to look at?
Thanks for your help.