782 Hydro question
 

My hydro on my 782 does not seem right! I changed the filter, fluid, (IH) hytran & baldwin filter. and it still feels slow, forward & revearse any ideas?
Kevin

Is the filter a hydraulic filter? Really dumb question: Are you running the tractor at full throttle? It will be slow in both directions if not at full throttle. I wonder if your release valves are stuck half open or something.

Yes it is the correct baldwin filter, from IH dealer, incl. hytran fluid.

Have you checked out your hydro linkage? I would look at the trunion bracket and springs. You may not be moving the trunion arm all the way.

If your linkeage is good then I would check the hydraulic pressure, you could have a bad pressure relief valve.

I lubed the linkage today. It seems to have helped. The linkage is a bit loose!(worn) I grease it very well after mowing. I now will oil w/ oil can on a reg. basis.
Thanks for your help!
Kevin

I had a similiar problem and it was the linkage that attached to the hydro control. A nut had came loose and you had to move the hydro lever have way forward before the tractor would even move.

I would use a dry lube for the external linkage. Grease and oil are dirt magnets and will cause all sorts of crap to stick to the linkage and wear it out rapidly. Graphite, or my personal favorite, TDL garage door lube (made by the same company that makes PB Blaster) would be a better choice. You also don't need to lube it after every mowing.

OK, I will clean it off and try that,
Thanks for the tip.