[AT] And Now For Something Different - A Tractor Problem

[Mike Sloane]

I had the same problem with my 706. One of the problems with the IH "06" 
line of tractors is that it is hard to remove all the old fluid when you 
change it. The IH manuals suggest that you open all the drains and run 
the engine for a minute, working the various valves. That will pump more 
of the fluid out of the pump, valves, and cylinders than just opening 
the drains. Running the pumps dry for a minute or so won't damage them, 
as there will still be plenty of oil on the various parts. I don't know 
about the 1086, but the 706 had three different hydraulic pumps - 
steering, lift, and PTO. Until I managed to change ALL the fluid, I 
still had problems with freezing.

If you aren't in a position to change the fluid right now, I suggest you 
pick up two or three magnetic block heaters and place them on the pump 
and sump when the tractor is warm and leave them connected (it is very 
hard for those magnetic heater to heat up a cold block of iron, but they 
can usually keep up with something that has been warmed up).

Mike

rasmith4 at juno.com wrote:
> Like Ol' Rog, I'm not too sure which is the antique, me or the
> tractor. I'm using a Farmall 1086 on a large snowblower.  The problem
> is that this tractor has hydraulic steering and clutch.  When it is
> cold out there is no steering nor clutch.  Sometimes if it runs an
> hour or so it warms up enough for these functions to work.  Sometimes
> not.  Appears that the hydraulic system is frozen up.  But I have
> just replaced all the fluid and filter last fall and the tractor has
> not run an hour since then. Any suggestions? Richard In Central NY 
> (Looking out the window at 3 feet of snow!)

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