It's always something, eh?! New one today, however. This is a BX23 2004 LMB, bought in October as a "used" tractor. With the weather changes, I haven't had a chance to use it too much but have done a few things. This is the first diesel and hydraulic tractor for me, so I'm quite unfamiliar.
When it arrived, I changed all the filters, fluids, had to replace the hydraulic steering cylinder and put in new inner/outer tie rods at the same time. Things seemed pretty good...a few hydraulic leaks that I continue to chase down but nothing major.
Upon the last use, I didn't really notice any problems. I had used the front loader to haul some firewood into the garage and had tried to use the backhoe a bit, but the soil was too wet. Today, with the beautiful weather, the plan was to go out and enjoy. I added transmission fluid since there are a few leaks. So much for that. Tractor started right up, but as I tried to lift the mm mower, it would not respond. Then, I tried to lift the front loader, it did lift. BUT, when I tried to lower it by pushing up on the joystick, it wanted to go up. I cannot get it to go down.
My first thought was that maybe I had added too much fluid. It's hard to read the dipstick since the fluid is almost transparent but I did see that it was overfilled. So, I drained some of the fluid, hoping that would correct the problem. No change.
The only other thing is that after the last use, I tried to work on getting the steel pins that hold the mower wheels out of the mower. They will not go up or down to adjust the height. There are no wheels currently on the mower. After using PB Blaster, WD, etc., I had banged around trying to get one of them out. It had gone down but now it is almost to the ground causing a problem of getting caught on something. I tried to use a hammer and pound on the bottom of the steel wheel holder. I had lifted the mower as high as possible and then had put a wooden block between the top of the mower and the tractor to give a solid hold so when I hit from the bottom, the mower wouldn't move upward. I wouldn't think I would've created any problems there but who knows? Since the loader is having problems too, I doubt that there is anything with the mower lift.
I've tried to find troubleshooting info but can't seem to find anything pertinent. I know there's a relief valve somewhere but all I know is that there is one. If anyone can chime in with ideas, I'd surely like to hear from you! If it's something simple, I can still enjoy some of the day!
When it arrived, I changed all the filters, fluids, had to replace the hydraulic steering cylinder and put in new inner/outer tie rods at the same time. Things seemed pretty good...a few hydraulic leaks that I continue to chase down but nothing major.
Upon the last use, I didn't really notice any problems. I had used the front loader to haul some firewood into the garage and had tried to use the backhoe a bit, but the soil was too wet. Today, with the beautiful weather, the plan was to go out and enjoy. I added transmission fluid since there are a few leaks. So much for that. Tractor started right up, but as I tried to lift the mm mower, it would not respond. Then, I tried to lift the front loader, it did lift. BUT, when I tried to lower it by pushing up on the joystick, it wanted to go up. I cannot get it to go down.
My first thought was that maybe I had added too much fluid. It's hard to read the dipstick since the fluid is almost transparent but I did see that it was overfilled. So, I drained some of the fluid, hoping that would correct the problem. No change.
The only other thing is that after the last use, I tried to work on getting the steel pins that hold the mower wheels out of the mower. They will not go up or down to adjust the height. There are no wheels currently on the mower. After using PB Blaster, WD, etc., I had banged around trying to get one of them out. It had gone down but now it is almost to the ground causing a problem of getting caught on something. I tried to use a hammer and pound on the bottom of the steel wheel holder. I had lifted the mower as high as possible and then had put a wooden block between the top of the mower and the tractor to give a solid hold so when I hit from the bottom, the mower wouldn't move upward. I wouldn't think I would've created any problems there but who knows? Since the loader is having problems too, I doubt that there is anything with the mower lift.
I've tried to find troubleshooting info but can't seem to find anything pertinent. I know there's a relief valve somewhere but all I know is that there is one. If anyone can chime in with ideas, I'd surely like to hear from you! If it's something simple, I can still enjoy some of the day!
Thanks.
