I have a problem with my sol's 1863. They called with a hydraulic problem. No lift and no drive. I checked and there was no fluid on the stick. No choice but Ace so bought 1/2 gal. hydraulic fluid. This didn't get to the stick, and still no hydraulic. Next day, tried draining that and put a gallon of NAPA hydraulic in it, that didn't solve the problem. Any ideas? Thanks in advance to all who help.
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rus_geek
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What is the capacity for this tractor? If adding a half gallon didn't bring it up to the stick, you're still low. If you don't have enough fluid, you don't have a "complete" system, so I wouldn't expect anything to work.
My last addition was 1 gallon. It was actually an exchange because we drained out the 1/2 gallon we put in the day before. I think the capacity is approximately 7 qts. So we have a way to go. At the price, I guess I'll just mix the two and add a quart. Whaddya think?
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Replace the Hydro filter and fill with almost 2 gal of fluid - the stick will show low until the last quart but you should still get some movement even a quart low..
If the unit was running/driving before and this just started then there is a leak - possibly the relief valves - if you use other fluids than Hytran (CC fluid) it could affect the performance but if no movement at all then fluid type is not the issue - its a filter or somethings awry in the hydro.
Fill with hydro fluid (preferably Hytran) and make sure the filter is changed then go from that point.
If the unit was running/driving before and this just started then there is a leak - possibly the relief valves - if you use other fluids than Hytran (CC fluid) it could affect the performance but if no movement at all then fluid type is not the issue - its a filter or somethings awry in the hydro.
Fill with hydro fluid (preferably Hytran) and make sure the filter is changed then go from that point.
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Tyrone, im not sure if the 1863 is anything like my 1811, but i had a seal leaking on mine and was a gallon low.............if you are sitting on the tractor, on the right side of the transmission under the seat and fender section, there is a seal that is about the size of a quarter. Mine was leaking...put fluid in the tractor and drive it for a minute or two. Then look under the tractor and see where the fluid is leaking from............if it is on the right side, it may be that seal............