My tc18 ran fine till yesterday when I started loosing power in the hydraulics and HST at the same time after heavier use. Related or not, I also noticed a hydraulic fluid leak that seems to be coming from somewhere under the diesel tank that's dripping on the gear box right behind the starter (yannmar 18hp motor). This morning I ran it and started out fine, but quickly lost power again. First tractor so need help figuring this one out.
Tc18 loosing power hst and hydraulics
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MiserableOldFart
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Sounds like you are losing fluid. I'd guess, from the location you mention, it could be in a power steering hose, but it's a pure guess. Do you have a loader? Could be a pinched or shot hose or line on the loader also. If you lose a significant amount of fluid, you won't move at all.
If not from hydro fluid loss, it could be a clogged fuel filter or water in your fuel.
If not from hydro fluid loss, it could be a clogged fuel filter or water in your fuel.
jwstewar
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Like OldFart said, sounds like you are low on fluid. There are connections up under there for the power steering hoses but there is also a connection that is just a hose clamp. I will lose hydraulic fluid through that. Not exactly sure what it is since obviously just being a hose clamp, it isn't high pressure. This is on the left side.
And in the FWIW department, your TC18 doesn't have a Yanmar engine, it is Shibaura.
And in the FWIW department, your TC18 doesn't have a Yanmar engine, it is Shibaura.
