Hydraulics on the tractor "hunt" or start sagging and require constant adjustment after the tractor warms up. Eventually after swinging a 6' diameter bushog for an hour or so the hydraulics will barely lift at all.
Couple of questions
1) Is the 6' mowerdeck too much for this tractor (I have the suspicion it is)
2) Does this sound like the seals, which to my knowledge have never been replaced, are leaking when the hydraulic fluid warms up?
3) Or does this sound like the hydraulic pump needs some work. Ford dealer when discussing this over the phone, says he would try the seals first since the pump goes for about $800 bucks for parts alone
Your suggestions or input please
Thanks
Ed
Couple of questions
1) Is the 6' mowerdeck too much for this tractor (I have the suspicion it is)
2) Does this sound like the seals, which to my knowledge have never been replaced, are leaking when the hydraulic fluid warms up?
3) Or does this sound like the hydraulic pump needs some work. Ford dealer when discussing this over the phone, says he would try the seals first since the pump goes for about $800 bucks for parts alone
Your suggestions or input please
Thanks
Ed