Doc, it's just the 3pt lift that is rattling and jerking as its raised. I don't have a FEL and I can sometimes feel a little 'jerkiness' in the steering but not always. It only does it at half throttle or lower...if the engine is 'revved up' to 3/4 throttle the lift works smoothly. I just...
Ok...hydraulic oil has been changed...tranny/hydraulic filter changed...screen cleaned...still jerking and jumping :-( With the engine revved up to about 3/4 throttle it will operate smoothly but anything below that and it jumps like crazy. Anyone have any suggestions on how to check anything...
working on this right now...found filter completely collapsed (not a good sign huh). Oil looks like it has water in it (milky/coffee color) and I haven't pulled the screen out yet. Any trick to pulling that screen out? thanks for all the help guys!
Wow...great reply...I really appreciate the help! I will start the tractor and check for heat like you said...I am going to service the tractor next week so that will tell me if its a filter/strainer issue. I would guess its more likely some valve leakby issue and I'll have to fix one at a...
Big thanks back to you jd...I really appreciate it. I thought that might be where it was but having never serviced one of these I figured it would be my luck I'd open it up and spring/balls/miscellaneous pieces would come flying out and I'd never get back together! While I got ya though...is...
Thanks Doc...seems like a bunch of good people here and I appreciate your reply! It only has a small leak where the hitch arm connects to tractor (seals) Not bad though. I've found a couple of manuals and will order one asap. I wanted to change the Hydraulic oil first thing but am not sure...
I just picked up a 2840 John Deere. Runs great but the three point lift jerks and jumps when raising. I am new to this type of tractor and have no manuals for troubleshooting help. My questions are: Where is the hydraulic filter located? Does anyone have any troubleshooting ideas? The...