At least I've got most of my wood split for the year. I've got a 22 ton Huskee (Speeco) with a 6.5 hp Briggs & Stratton, 11 gpm pump. Everything was going peachy and then the hydraulics just quit working. Just like that, no slowing down or any sign anything was amiss. Might have been a snap or clink when it quit, can't say for sure.
Engine seems to run fine and plenty of fluid in the reservoir. The shaft into the pump spins when the engine is running. Am I correct in assuming the pump is shot? I know practically zilch about hydraulic systems but I am pretty mechanically inclined. What should I look for?
It's just over a year old so It's probably covered under the warrantee but I have to tow it 40 miles for that. Might be easier just to replace the pump? How much money are we talking and how do I test to make sure it's the pump? Thanks in advance for any info/insight into this.
Engine seems to run fine and plenty of fluid in the reservoir. The shaft into the pump spins when the engine is running. Am I correct in assuming the pump is shot? I know practically zilch about hydraulic systems but I am pretty mechanically inclined. What should I look for?
It's just over a year old so It's probably covered under the warrantee but I have to tow it 40 miles for that. Might be easier just to replace the pump? How much money are we talking and how do I test to make sure it's the pump? Thanks in advance for any info/insight into this.