On my JD 4200 I have repaired the o-ring on rate of down valve 2 times in the last year. Yesterday it happened again. Question is what would be causing the o-ring to let go? In both instance that it let go I was working the 3 pt. hard (lot of up and down motions) with my gill pulverizer. Was wondering if debris is in the hyd. oil and that was chewing up the 0-ring. Any other possibilities that may causing this to happen. As we all know it always breaks down when busy.
Rate of down valve?
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Couple of things I'm considering: heat from over use? last two o-ring wasn't john deere parts they were from a local part store? Original o-ring lasted 8 years. debris in the oil? just a couple of thoughts is there any more?
tbenn7362
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temperature and proper oring. there are a lot oring materials out there. i would get the oem one. I dont believe even dirty hyd fluid wont hurt it. Do you adjust it alot? that might wear it out sooner
Mechanos
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It's likely that the parts store replacements may be made of a different material and/or have a different Durometer spec than the original.
kennyd
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I agree...try a JD part and see if it holds up better.
I never adjust the rate of down knob. Just ordered a original one today from John Deere but fix it with a part store one. The last o-ring lasted about 2 weeks. I Needed the machine to work today. Thanks for all the relpies.
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How does the o-ring look when it is removed. Is it chewed up? Maybe there is a burr or debris in the valve that is damaging the o-ring. It may be worth inspecting the area in the valve where the o-ring seats. Also I have had situations where if the o-ring is not exactly the right size it can be damaged on installation.
Just some random thoughts.
Just some random thoughts.
Yep o-ring was chewed up on one side. The valve sits in a position that it is hard to look in. After I had the valve out I turned over the engine to flush if any debris out. Valve measures about 1 1/2" x 1/2" round and the o-ring fits in a slot.
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Just to use the correct terminology, it's the "Rate of Drop" valve.
