Two dead QL's - similar issues? - Page 2

gmbadgley · #11 12-21-2013, 09:22 AM

The v/r is usually on the fan housing. Aluminum modual about 2"x3" with a 3 wire connector.

yeeter · #12 12-21-2013, 05:37 PM

A bad switch was shorting out. Stole the one off the other tractor until I can get a replacement.

While I was at it, I went ahead and changed the hydro fluid:

I have no reference to go on, but it didnt look 'that' bad. Some sludge. And a bit brown (not red). Worth changing (along with the filter).

And adjusted the hydro linkage so it wouldnt creep in neutral, and the brakes adjusted. While I was in there I replaced the trunion springs and caps - they needed it, the smaller spring was the same height as the larger one (got squished at some point).

Ready for more snow.

mjsoldcub · #13 12-21-2013, 07:04 PM

i could be wrong, but looks like at least one terminal corroded into oblivion!!! my 1250 has four..and like i said before, mine displayed exact same symptoms, except was the plug going into ign switch..

yeeter · #14 12-21-2013, 07:47 PM

Indeed MJS. The terminal was still stuck into the connector, but corroded off at the switch. So it was vibrating and touching the other terminals (or not connecting the correct lug causing loss of power) - or back and forth or some such thing. Thats where the intermittant contact came into play. And also draining the battery (which was causing other issues).

Simple enough. Feels good to be back operational. Of course this only happens after a snow storm and the coldest weather of the year.

J-Mech · #15 12-21-2013, 08:02 PM

Hope you cleaned that housing out. Pretty nasty in there.......

yeeter · #16 12-22-2013, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by J-Mech

Hope you cleaned that housing out. Pretty nasty in there.......

I took a small rag (and latex gloves) and just sloshed it around and scraped all the sludge out I could. I didnt want to wash with a solvent because I was afraid I wouldnt get it all back out.

The cover I cleaned up.

Some areas are harder to get to than others. And by stirring it up I wondered if it might loosen some bits that if left untouched would go nowhere.

The color of the fluid was more brown than red. And not clear - more like brownish milk than fruit juice.

Was worthwhile to get a fluid and filter change. Maybe with some regular maintenance it will clean itself up over time.

Still learning what this tractor is all about (not only the design, but this specific one - at this age each one has its own quirks). Im getting more comfortable with it by just using and maintaining it. Lots of little things.

A great forum here, thanks to all for sharing the knowledge and wisdom.

Cubby guy · #17 12-24-2013, 01:17 PM

Great work on finding that bad switch.

Tranny fluid was very nasty looking. If I recall correctly, the IH Hy-Tran fluid was brown, more like old ford type "f" than reddish like old type GM "dexron".

J-Mech · #18 12-24-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by yeeter

I took a small rag (and latex gloves) and just sloshed it around and scraped all the sludge out I could. I didnt want to wash with a solvent because I was afraid I wouldnt get it all back out.

Was worthwhile to get a fluid and filter change. Maybe with some regular maintenance it will clean itself up over time.

Don't be afraid to flush out the rear end. All the fluid goes to the back, it is the lowest point. If solvent scares you, use diesel fuel. Yes, it was absolutely in need of a fluid and filter change. It has been my experience that they do not clean themselves over time. Best solution to keep it from looking like that again is to change the fluid about every 100 hrs or so.