davesisk
Platinum Member
Ok, so I was digging out the area where the patio was going to go to level it. I was totally amazed that, even with it's light weight about around 1000 lbs, this PT1418 (approximately equivalent to a current 422, AFAIK) was able to dig out this really tough soil with rocks and roots. This by just angling the bucket down and driving into the soil, then tilting the bucket up as I went. I essentially lifted the front end of the machine, then curled the bucket up as I drove the tractor forward (sound like proper technique?) I'm thoroughly impressed with this little machine's capabilities! I also pulled a trailer loaded with 2.3 tons of crush-n-run and unloaded and spread this material. And during the easy work of unloading the crush-n-run is when "it" happened.
The hydraulic hose connecting the hydraulic pump and the oil cooler burst, and starting spewing oil. I'd assume the fluid flows from the little radiator to the hydraulic pump (or do I have it backwards?). The person working with me noticed it and I shut it off. We then restarted it to see the source, and sure enough it looks to be only the hose. Whew!
Anyway, questions now:
1) I'm sure I can order this hose from the factory. I've been told that, if I take the hose with it's fittings to a Carquest, they can re-use the fittings and make a new hose, probably even a reinforced hose stronger than the OEM part. Has anyone done this? I'd like to get it back in commission tommorrow if possible, and Carquest sounds faster than the factory.
2) I'm sure I have to bleed the hydraulic system of air after installing the new hose. How do I do this?
3) I haven't yet noticed the fan for the hydraulic cooler (the little radiator) switching on. There's apparently a temperature switch, which I'm guessing may be shot. I'm sure I'd really need to order this part from the factory, of course. Will I do any damage by continuing to use the tractor if the switch isn't turning the fan on? How can I tell, is the fan loud? Is it possible what might have caused the hydraulic hose to burst, or is that more just a function of hose age?
4) Was I running the tractor too hard by my digging technique? Or is a burst hose a reasonably common thing?
Any help appreciated!
Regards,
Dave
The hydraulic hose connecting the hydraulic pump and the oil cooler burst, and starting spewing oil. I'd assume the fluid flows from the little radiator to the hydraulic pump (or do I have it backwards?). The person working with me noticed it and I shut it off. We then restarted it to see the source, and sure enough it looks to be only the hose. Whew!
Anyway, questions now:
1) I'm sure I can order this hose from the factory. I've been told that, if I take the hose with it's fittings to a Carquest, they can re-use the fittings and make a new hose, probably even a reinforced hose stronger than the OEM part. Has anyone done this? I'd like to get it back in commission tommorrow if possible, and Carquest sounds faster than the factory.
2) I'm sure I have to bleed the hydraulic system of air after installing the new hose. How do I do this?
3) I haven't yet noticed the fan for the hydraulic cooler (the little radiator) switching on. There's apparently a temperature switch, which I'm guessing may be shot. I'm sure I'd really need to order this part from the factory, of course. Will I do any damage by continuing to use the tractor if the switch isn't turning the fan on? How can I tell, is the fan loud? Is it possible what might have caused the hydraulic hose to burst, or is that more just a function of hose age?
4) Was I running the tractor too hard by my digging technique? Or is a burst hose a reasonably common thing?
Any help appreciated!
Regards,
Dave