Michael Bullington 5 #1 Posted December 15, 2008 Hey guys, my friend has a sear hydro that is bogging the engine and opening the governers when the level is moved forward or in reverse...Any Ideal what the problem is and what would it take to fix it.. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #2 Posted December 15, 2008 Trade it for a Wheel Horse. Sorry, somebody had to say it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rod(NASNUT) 1 #3 Posted December 16, 2008 Trade it for a Wheel Horse. Sorry, somebody had to say it. Now that is a shame someone asked for help and you give him a smart response like that :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #4 Posted December 16, 2008 Michael.....more information would be real helpfull here. Honestly even with better info I don't know it I could help you, but maybe someone else could? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #5 Posted December 16, 2008 Is the tranny pulling at all or is it locked up? Can it be pushed with the tow valve open (If it has one)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bullington 5 #6 Posted December 16, 2008 yes the tranny is pulling ..it will move forward and reverse it just pulls the governor open and acts like its pulling a heavy load....and yes with the tow valve open it pushes okay... sorry for the lack of information ...I talk more with him on the subject...Ive never owned a hydro so Im at a complete loss :imstupid: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #7 Posted December 16, 2008 I'm not really up on the hydros but maybe a dirty filter? Or too thick oil or fluid? Silly question, is there a brake and is it on? Any noises like maybe a binding axle bearing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 85 #8 Posted December 16, 2008 Some of those newer sears hydros are not serviceable. It may need to be replaced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bullington 5 #9 Posted December 16, 2008 okay, he thinks its about a 1970 model tractor, ..it has no type of brake on the hydro ...no filter to be seen,,, we may tear into it when it warms up ..he thinks the valves may be sticking on the inside???? Thanks Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #10 Posted December 17, 2008 Michael, if its a 1970 here are the list of sears hydro's for the 70's! 1968 Hydro-Trac 12 917.25300 1969 Hydro-Trac 12 917.25500 & 1970 Hydro-Trac 12 917.25501 1971 Hydro-Trac 14 917.25600 these have an internal filter and also a sunstrand hydrogear like wheel horse and others! also the I.D. Tag is either in front of the seat on the frame, or behind the seat near the tail light! 1978 Hydro 18 917.257070 the I.D. Tag should be on the front of the shield between the battery and engine! this one has an oil filter on top of the frame in front of the seat! the drive belt might be hanging up or low on fluid remove the plate that the tail light is mounted to and you will see a plug remove it and add oil there! i have several sears tractors and parts been collecting them for a long time :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
