Help Removing 7308 FEL from TC30

[Kevin_in_VA]

I have a TC30 HST that I bought new in 2003. It came with the 7308 installed. I removed and re-installed it once several years ago just to prove to myself that I could do it. Recently I began having FEL issues. It won't raise easily if at all, and dumping is shaky, all of the hoses and lines are original (no leaks), and a couple of the rigid lines are bent. I want to take the FEL off so I can use the tractor over the winter and repair/replace lines on the FEL. The trouble is of course that I can't raise it for the removal process. Anyone got any ideas? I know I should repair the lines but am not sure that they are the cause of my issues. Otherwise hydraulics appear to be OK, The PTO and TPH are working fine.

 

[Roadworthy]

If the lines are not leaking or crimped flat they are probably not the issue. Make sure your hydraulic fluid is at the correct level. Check your crank case oil level, too. Sometimes a seal in the hydraulic pump will go bad allowing the hydraulic oil to migrate to the crank casel

 

[TractorTech]

Also, are your couplers for the loader hose coupled completely?

 

[Kevin_in_VA]

If the lines are not leaking or crimped flat they are probably not the issue. Make sure your hydraulic fluid is at the correct level. Check your crank case oil level, too. Sometimes a seal in the hydraulic pump will go bad allowing the hydraulic oil to migrate to the crank casel

Thanks! One of the hard lines is crimped but not flat. Will check the crankcase in the morning. Is there any particular seal that is the most likely offender if that appears to be the problem?

 

[Kevin_in_VA]

Also, are your couplers for the loader hose coupled completely?

Thanks! Will check in the morning.