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BOTH HOBBIES RIDEN AND DOZIN
BOTH HOBBIES RIDEN AND DOZIN
Hey all,
I have a 2000 D-20P7 with around 3k hours. I seem to be experiencing problem related to steering clutch. My left side track stops pulling as well as the handle has to be pulled harder than right to turn. I have adjusted both sides according to manual, does this indicate worn clutches on left or possible adjustment is still not quite right. This seems to have occurred slowly but now it is affecting performance. Occasionally machine will seem to lock and not move at all without moving both levers. Thanks for any suggestions.
Hello,
I have a D41P-3 Komatsu dozer. Lately it has been struggling to lift the blade. My husband, who is kind enough to maintain my dozer, (in exchange for me plowing our very long driveway) has greased all the hydraulic fittings he can find but it still does not want to lift the blade as smoothly as before.
I don't have a manual for this model. I have one for a newer model but the system is a little different so I'm not sure we have found all the fittings. Does anyone know if there are some that are hidden or harder to find that we might be missing? Or does this sound like some other problem?
I just dropped about $1,700 on undercarriage work so I am hoping to find a cheaper fix this time.
Thanks.
Sheila
Hmmmm... If your left tracks stops pulling or stall out then yes you have some clutch issues and probably needs to be tore down and inspected.. Could have oil in there, clutches are wore out, brake drum wore through, etc.
The tracks locks up and bogs motor? Or the tracks stall and don't want to move and doesn't bog the motor?
Darin
Thanks Darin with reply,
tracks will stall and act like machine is in neutral,no stalling. Do you have repair manual to cover this unit and how do I order? Mine is equipped with cab/air which if I understand correctly to get to clutches this requires removing seat to access, is this possible with cab? Maybe by removing rear window? I have read the other posts but to completely remove clutch assembly do you also remove the track sprocket and housing too or it simply lifts from where actuator meets brake band? Thanks again.
Start with an oil change and strainer and filter change. That is the simple and least expensive fix. Let us know how you make out.
Darin
Thank you for the reply Darinray. I figured the clutches were probably gone. Not sure if I have the ability to do a tear down repair. Though it is good to know that parts might be available even if expensive. I might just sell the old machine and pass on to a buyer the person to get parts from.