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Johndeere3720
Padawan Tractor Learner, Advertiser
- Joined
- Mar 14, 2009
- Messages
- 6,526
- Location
- NW Oregon
- Tractor
- Bobcat T62, MT55, E42R, E10, John Deere 4100
Okay, yesterday we dismantle my tractor to get the hydraulic problem fixed. I printed some pages off my manual and noticed that there are only 2 O-Rings in the cylinder, so locating the bad one was not to bad of an issue. So we removed the ROPS, seat bracket, lift arm, 3 point hitch, and the cylinder housing and took a look at what the problem may be. We pulled the cylinder head out and noticed that the O-ring had a small divot on the edge and had slightly collapsed over time of use and wear. I was really surprised at how simple the hydraulic system is on this tractor. So then we went on the search for a new O-Ring. Napa and John Deere did not have them but luckily Kubota had some in stock. Continued....
Since there were no smaller implements there, I tried lifting the tongue of a 12' dist but only lifted it about 1 foot. Then i tried to lift the hitch end of a manure pit stirrer but couldnt since it was for a category 2 quick hitch. So I drove back to my grandpa's after seeing if those Skid steer R4's would fit (2" to small so no go) and hooked up to my tiller which is the heaviest implement I have used on it. Picked it right on up. :thumbsup: So i hooked it up to my rake and can now focus on the smaller things like maybe getting a new seat, fixing the SMV sign, cleaning up the fenders, fixing the front and back right side tires, and wiring in new flashing lights. :thumbsup:
