I recently just bought a 580b and I got the engine running strong but for some reason I can’t seem to engage the hydraulics or PTO, I’m a newbie with tractors so sorry if I sound dumb but I need help, I don’t know if it needs to be in a special gear, if the clutch needs to be down and let out slow if the parking brake need to be on or what I’m doing wrong because I have no controls on the boom or the bucket. Any help would be great thank you
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petepilot
Senior Member
did you see the machine run and operate before you bought it?
Yes a while back but the owner passed away so I didn’t get any information about controls or tricks to use it
petepilot
Senior Member
on that year tractor the hyds. should be alive as soon as the motor is running . can`t think of any disconnects in the system . have you checked all the fluids ? could be out of oil from a leak somewhere at worst a bad pump
mitch504
Senior Member
check and see if the hydraulic pump in front of the engine is turning, those crankshaft couplers like to strip.
Make sure there is hydraulic oil in it.
Like petepilot said, there is no disconnect, if the engine is running, you should have hydraulics.
Make sure there is hydraulic oil in it.
Like petepilot said, there is no disconnect, if the engine is running, you should have hydraulics.
Tinkerer
Senior Member
Welcome to HEF, Teclynx !
On the front of the engine crankshaft is the hydraulic pump and drive assembly.
# 11 is the coupling for it. It is has a female spline in it. It sometimes wears out along with the splined shaft in the pump. Then the pump no longer turns. It is hard to see if the pump is turning.
On the front of the engine crankshaft is the hydraulic pump and drive assembly.
# 11 is the coupling for it. It is has a female spline in it. It sometimes wears out along with the splined shaft in the pump. Then the pump no longer turns. It is hard to see if the pump is turning.
Ok great thank you. I will check it out and let you know soon
Do you know what type and amount of Hydraulic Fluid that is recommended
Tinkerer
Senior Member
You need a service manual. It will be the best money you will ever spend on your B. Ebay is a good place to find one. Click on the image to enlarge it.
Yes I agree I ordered one yesterday I also got The hydraulics working but the main line that is a Steel pipe on passenger side that feeds to the hydraulic pump has a hole in it can I put a repair sleeve on that or should I just buy a new line if so do you know the part number or the diameter size of the pipe
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mitch504
Senior Member
Nope, no repair sleeve, that line will have around 2000 psi pressure in it. Your best bet is probably to take it off and take it to a welding shop and let them braze it.
Ok that kinda what I figured, it looks like a nightmare to remove but maybe not to bad