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    John Deere 690DR Excavator Right side propel problem

    Thank you everyone!!! I just solved my issue with the 690d right drive not turning after a lot of reading and testing. Put a portapower on the right brake unit and It moved so I know I was going in the right direction. The manual did not describe everything very well. Like where and what is the...
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    Hello from central Pennsylvania

    Hi Steve, Thanks for your reply. Cool to hear about your grandpa!! I bet he would of known Ammond Bell who was a very accomplished shooter back in the day. He past around the same time. He was from Hummelstown Pa which is next to Hershey. I'm just getting into long range shooting as I mainly...
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    John Deere 690DR Excavator Right side propel problem

    brake timer. So I still have some work to do>>>Thanks again
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    John Deere 690DR Excavator Right side propel problem

    Hello Joe, I hooked up a portapower to the right brake assembly and now I can move it. I can't thank you enough for your help and incite. Now that I can move it I will wait till spring and warmer weather to further diagnose the problem. The one part I can not find is the
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    Hello from central Pennsylvania

    Thank you all for the advice!! I do not have a serial number as the military removed the plates. Unless there is a hidden number like on car. I will move back to my original post on this. I will try swapping the hoses from the solenoids to the brake units Great idea!!! I will post results later...
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    Hello from central Pennsylvania

    Hello all, I'm Jerry Dougherty a newly retired automotive fleet manager (35 years) and long time president of large sportsman's club with 150 acres and ranges to shoot just about anything. We have an early 1990's John Deere 690D rubber tire excavator with only 600 hours on it. All functions...
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    John Deere 690DR Excavator Right side propel problem

    I do know which line it is as there are one for each side. I will try that. Thank you very much. Ill post results but I need to locate a Portapower
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    John Deere 690DR Excavator Right side propel problem

    Thanks for the welcome!! I was able to raise the right side wheels and they do not move at all either forward or reverse. When pushing the unit with all wheels on ground and both foot controls actuated in the direction the right wheels drag on ground. Is it possible the brake will not release...
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    John Deere 690DR Excavator Right side propel problem

    Yes everything else seems to be working as it should.
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    John Deere 690DR Excavator Right side propel problem

    Thanks for responding!!! I need to get it away from the garage so I can swing it to the right and lift the right side. Blade drops in both directions.
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    John Deere 690DR Excavator Right side propel problem

    Hello all, Just started to have a problem with right side drive on a early 1990's John Deere 690 DR rubber tire excavator with 600 hours. Looking for any info on possible causes or direction to go toward locating the issue. What it's doing.... Left side moves normally, right side when moving...
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