TC33d New Holland 7308 loader, swivels but won't lift

davemilam · May 28, 2010

I parked the tc33 for a short while needing to fix a flat rear tire and now the loader will swivel but the bucket will not raise or lower. I changed the rear flat and now I also notice the sterring is very slugish. So I have gotten hydraulic oil and suddenly realize I have never added or checked it. Anyone help out on where the fill is located and any other tips that come to mind?

Of course I'd love to see a manual but I just cannot find a pdf manual on the internet. Seems like you can find a manual for almost anything but a tractor for viewing.

dqdave1 · May 28, 2010

First; disconnect the quick disconnects and reseat them. See if that helps.
If you have never added or checked fluid; now may be the time to replace it and all filters.
dipstick and filler is behind seat , under toolbox on top of 3pt assembly.

davemilam · May 28, 2010

Thanks Dave! I finally saw that, and was leary of any pressure situations to watch for. I will try that in the cool of morning. Changing a rear tire in 90 degree heat will take it out of an old guy

jinman · May 29, 2010

davemilam said:
Of course I'd love to see a manual but I just cannot find a pdf manual on the internet. Seems like you can find a manual for almost anything but a tractor for viewing.

Dave, the cost of an operator's manual is cheap compared to the usefulness of having it. Look for a manual on eBay or buy one at your dealer. It will be money well spent. What you are going to discover next is that the loader has a separate manual, so you get to double your spending "fun." My operator's manuals are in a binder with the Repair Manuals and Illustrated Parts Catalogs I bought when I bought my tractor. Those repair manuals cost me over $300 and are worth every penny.