I would like a experienced mechanic familiar with the JD450B to perform service, and show me what I should be doing, at my property in SW NH.
I will be attempting to adjust the steering clutches but know knowledge has value.
I also noticed a weeping hydraulic hard line on the loader and while I have changed many soft lines, suspect this may be a bit daunting to me.
JD 450B mechanic desired near SW NH
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JD 450B mechanic desired near SW NH
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Not sure I copied it correctly but, here is thread I started (on page 2 of late model forum) when I changed out some lines:
http://www.jdcrawlers.com/messageboard/ ... php?t=9116
If you've been tearing in to your machine already it sounds like you're plenty capable.
It's a challenge working in cramped quarters but, with a little finesse and some strong-arming, the hard lines can be done...it may just be a loose fitting.
If you have the manual then adjusting steering clutches is pretty easy but, as others have mentioned in posts, there is a sequence to follow.
I made copies of the pages and had them beside me while doing it.
Good luck,
DB
http://www.jdcrawlers.com/messageboard/ ... php?t=9116
If you've been tearing in to your machine already it sounds like you're plenty capable.
It's a challenge working in cramped quarters but, with a little finesse and some strong-arming, the hard lines can be done...it may just be a loose fitting.
If you have the manual then adjusting steering clutches is pretty easy but, as others have mentioned in posts, there is a sequence to follow.
I made copies of the pages and had them beside me while doing it.
Good luck,
DB
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Thanks for the reply, I am just concerned I make a wrong adjustment and wear out the clutch or the brake. I do have the manual in a pdf and bring it with my, on a notebook, but the directions are not as clear as I would like.
Ironically I am considering trying to pick up another 450B, in dozer form. I do like the simplicity of the machines.
Seems like for lot clearing many prefer the loader, but I expect for the grading aspect the blade would be better.
Of course I wouldn't mind an excavator either Do they exist in comparably functional and cost effective form as the JD 450Bs?
Ironically I am considering trying to pick up another 450B, in dozer form. I do like the simplicity of the machines.
Seems like for lot clearing many prefer the loader, but I expect for the grading aspect the blade would be better.
Of course I wouldn't mind an excavator either Do they exist in comparably functional and cost effective form as the JD 450Bs?
"It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes."
Thomas Jefferson
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