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Old 12-21-2011, 09:52 AM
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Default Hydro "not working" (fixed 1/8/12)
I am going to go look at a 149 that is for sale next week. It is being sold by a friend of the owner. Apparently, it has a hydro problem. He told me that it just stopped working and the guy simply parked it a couple years ago. He never looked into what the problem was because he got another tractor. It has not run since then either and likely will not run now. He did say that the engine and starter generator were rebuilt shortly before it stopped working. Maybe whoever installed the rebuilt engine did something wrong with the drive shaft? At least with the wide frame, I can remove the tunnel cover and have a good look around. If I can get it cheap and get it running fairly easily and cheaply it would be a great upgrade from my 125.
I am hoping that it is something simple like a missing drive pin. Any advice on what I can look at to make a quick assessment? I know it will need some work, but I don't want to get into a major project right now. I have a perfectly good, strong running 125 now so i can easily walk if the price is too high or the tractor is too messed up.
Also, if it has not run in a couple years, what should I do before I try to start it. It will need a fresh battery or at least a jump start, and some fresh gas. I'll check oil and hydro fluid levels. What else should I do before I try to start it? I'll bring some tools, a battery booster, gas, oil, starting fluid. What else should I have handy?
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