Hi all, new here and definitely not an expert on Diesel engines or hydraulics.
Borrowed a JD310B backhoe, ran great until I put a few hours on it. Issues started with the hydraulic brakes feeling spongy then I was able to completely compress the pedal without any resistance or braking. Fluid is full and even slightly above the fill line since I thought low oil may be the problem.
Next day I started the Deere, front bucket would not lift for a good 30 mins (bad pump?). Once it did, it ran good for a few hours then once again the brakes slowly started to go out. Gave it a rest for the day,
Next few times I ran it, it took nearly 45 mins for the front bucket to lift, found out that if I turn the steering all the way to the left, the lift and tilt front bucket works much better but still slow (any idea why?) now the bucket won’t lift anything unless the front tires are turned all the way to the left, quite inconvenient.
Last time I ran it was for about 3 hours. Was grading a driveway so nothing too hard on the machine and it ran real rough for about 30 seconds with black and dark grey exhaust pouring out of the chimney then died. Started up again and ran for about 10 seconds doing the same thing. Let it rest for the day.
Tried to start it the other day and wants to turn over but acts like not enough juice. Tried 3 times and starter started smoking...
New batteries (2-6v connected in parallel) and have plenty of juice left (each 6.5v).
Checked and cleaned air filter, fuel filter looks good, cleaned battery terminals, took each out and recharged.
Need some advice from some more experienced people than myself. Any input would be appreciated, definitely not used to working on heavy equipment.
Thanks!
Borrowed a JD310B backhoe, ran great until I put a few hours on it. Issues started with the hydraulic brakes feeling spongy then I was able to completely compress the pedal without any resistance or braking. Fluid is full and even slightly above the fill line since I thought low oil may be the problem.
Next day I started the Deere, front bucket would not lift for a good 30 mins (bad pump?). Once it did, it ran good for a few hours then once again the brakes slowly started to go out. Gave it a rest for the day,
Next few times I ran it, it took nearly 45 mins for the front bucket to lift, found out that if I turn the steering all the way to the left, the lift and tilt front bucket works much better but still slow (any idea why?) now the bucket won’t lift anything unless the front tires are turned all the way to the left, quite inconvenient.
Last time I ran it was for about 3 hours. Was grading a driveway so nothing too hard on the machine and it ran real rough for about 30 seconds with black and dark grey exhaust pouring out of the chimney then died. Started up again and ran for about 10 seconds doing the same thing. Let it rest for the day.
Tried to start it the other day and wants to turn over but acts like not enough juice. Tried 3 times and starter started smoking...
New batteries (2-6v connected in parallel) and have plenty of juice left (each 6.5v).
Checked and cleaned air filter, fuel filter looks good, cleaned battery terminals, took each out and recharged.
Need some advice from some more experienced people than myself. Any input would be appreciated, definitely not used to working on heavy equipment.
Thanks!