FarmTrac 535 hydraulic failure

   / FarmTrac 535 hydraulic failure #11  
If you have changed the hydraulic filter and still have the problem then, pull the left rear foot plate loose on the back and you will see a round access cover that will go into rear axle housing. You will see the suction pipe that is bolted to it-take the bolts out of that pipe and get it out of your way. When you pull the round access cover, inside attached to the cover is the internal suction screen-if it is really clogged up you need to rinse and clean the entire housing internally-we have even had to remove the lift cover to clean it properly. Some tractors came from overseas with some type of additive that "slims" in the hydraulic fluid.

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Thank you for your quote about this issue you were having, I was having the same problem and I replaced the rubber flex hose on the line and then pulled out and clean the internal suction screen, and that fixed the problem, it was really clogged up, thanks again and if anyone is having power steering problems or 3 pt lift issues I would suggest cleaning the screen and housing, and replace with new fluid. It seemed to do fine in warmer weather and when tractor was hot, but wouldn't lift at all during the cold weather, I guess in hotter weather the fluid was thinner and able to pass through the clogged screen, but with it clean it works just like it did when new. oh and for the record my tractor is a 2006 model and only has 136 hours, so needless to say this issue can be a problem with any model and with few or many hours on it.
 
   / FarmTrac 535 hydraulic failure #12  
12/01/10
I saw your posted reply about the farmtracs . I bought a 545 and I have had lift failure twice now . I took it back to the dealer the first time and was told that the hydraulic pump had air locked . It was a balmy 6 degrees that morning last Jan. It has done it again at 30 degrees now . The waranty has now expired and I am 60 miles away from the dealer . You stated that you have had problems with other escort tractors ,any suggestions ? I also wonder if there is any crossover brands to replace all the filters.
I thank you for your time .
Larry Davis
ldavis24@hotmail.com
 
   / FarmTrac 535 hydraulic failure #13  
I am having the same problem on a Farmtrac 60. Fluid is milky and I can unscrew hyd filter and barely a dribble of oil. Is the screen on the suction tube located in the same place as the thread starters machine?
 
   / FarmTrac 535 hydraulic failure
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#14  
The strainer is a metal-screen cylinder about the size of a soup can, attached rigidly to the inside of a heavy cover with three bolts located under the left footboard.
Have a pan in place to catch a gallon or so of hyd fluid(I try to park mine with the right side lower than the left -- shadetree trick!) Remove the footboard, then the hose connection(catch a quart or so of fluid), then the pipe connection to the cover. Last, unbolt the 3-bolt cover. My strainer was covered with about 0.25" of thick stuff like vaseline. Give it a good cleaning and re-install.
I don't use my tractor very often, but wound up having to clean the strainer at 6-month intervals. After changing out the hyd fluid, I hope that won;t be necessary again so often.
 
   / FarmTrac 535 hydraulic failure #15  
Got filter and fluid changed today. Took off side cover and checked screen and it appeared to be fine. Took suction side line loose at pump and filled line with mineral spirits. Blew back through it with compressed air at 40 psi until I could hear it in the rear end housing. Drained everything and filled with fresh hyd fluid. Good news is that after all that everything worked like a champ.
 

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