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  1. vtwoodchuck

    Hydrostatic "slipping"?

    I stopped in at my dealership. They called the factory rep in to check it out. 700 PSI forward, 4800 PSI reverse. They are gonna tear into the main unit. Im kinda disappointed that I am having a "major" issue with 90 hours on it...:confused:
  2. vtwoodchuck

    Hydrostatic "slipping"?

    Some good info there. Thanks Express.
  3. vtwoodchuck

    Hydrostatic "slipping"?

    I stopped by the dealer today to pick their brain. The sales guy was thinking linkage, the service guy said that it is under warranty. I'll bring it down Friday. It always feels like a cop out to have someone else fix it. Ill keep you posted.
  4. vtwoodchuck

    Hydrostatic "slipping"?

    Bulldog: Im and old 8N-9N guy so hydraulics are not my strong suit. I.ve never worked this tractor hard. I run a Farmi on it through the winter so rarely drag big weight. No foam. Metal shards were in the loader filter and not the main filter. I adapted a snow plow to angle using the...
  5. vtwoodchuck

    Hydrostatic "slipping"?

    Ha ha, excellent questions. I definitely started after the filter change but, I did not notice until a while after. It has been getting worse. I changed the filters in february and it seemed fine then. I was also working in a much colder environment. I strained the fluid before re using and...
  6. vtwoodchuck

    Hydrostatic "slipping"?

    Hello: I have an L3700 SU. Its three years old with 60 hours on it. I use it for light logging, sugaring and brush hogging. The tractor has lost its ability to climb even the slightest incline. The hydrostat squeals as usual but does not climb even in low range. I does seem to climb better...