#Case 446 hidrive hydraulic filter how to#
#Case 446 hidrive hydraulic filter manual#

I am writing this review for anyone that might be looking to switch from WH to a Case 444. Don't get me wrong the Case 444 is a nice machine - it just doesn't fit my lifestyle as much as I thought it would. The WH is smaller and just more user friendly for getting on/off.īoth are easy to work on and parts seam easy to get for an affordable price. The 8 speed transmission is more solid and predictable than the Case 444 (also probably more reliable). WH has rollers and grease fittings on deck. Other than that the Case seams like an awesome machine. The mower deck does not have front rollers that follow the ground while mowing. The tractor sits to big and is hard to get on/off. The hydraulic drive seams strange and to hard to get used to. The Case doesn't have grease fittings on the mower deck. I have enjoyed the tractor but have decided to sell the Case 444 because it has NOT out-preformed the WH 121. I got the tractor working in very workable condition. I purchased it and started fixing little stuff that needed attention. I looked through Craigslist for about 3 months and finally found a Case 444 (About 1982) that seamed to fit the bill. The case looks cool with its large rear wheels and hydraulic drive. But over the last year I have gotten itchy to try another tractor. Also fits many other machines and applications. This is the return line filter that is located under the engine. I have had a Wheel Horse C121 for about 2 years now. Your complete source for Case, Colt and Ingersoll garden tractor parts. Hydraulic Transmission Oil Filter for Case Ingersoll Garden Tractors. On the hose bursting, did it run all oil out of the system allowing the pump to run dry?. Still recommend you get mechanic in that system.

I am not suggesting you try this but if you are determined to do some testing with tractor cut off break a fitting loose very little and cover with a good heavy rag it should run out with tractor running (I would only run at idle) and system being operated. Hyd systems run or are designed to run pressure of say 2 to 3000 PSI and that pressure can be dangerous to let loose. Sets of parts or parts available to order. To order the required spare parts, indicate the desired Reference(s).

#Case 446 hidrive hydraulic filter how to#

How to test the pump, I would suggest getting a mechanic with gauges to test it. HYDRAULIC COOLER HYDRIVE 2010 Keep this parts lists with Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions. You have looked and it sounds like the linkage is all moving and shifting as it should. Is there a filter in the hyd system, if so have you replaced it? Here we will show you how we change the hydraulic oil on most model Case Ingersoll garden tractors, with and without filters for the Hydrive system.

#Case 446 hidrive hydraulic filter manual#

Does the manual call for 10w40 for the hyd system? Not the engine but the hyd system. So it ran fine for a while after you replaced the lost hyd oil. Any way to check the pump without tearing out?.

Like I said I dont know squat but it seems like a pump issue. As I move from forward to reverse the levers move in and out of the control valve. I see it goes into the hydraulic control valve. I crawled under the tractor to find out where the forward and reverse lever went to. I changed the fluid about 4 months ago as I popped a hose and had to replace it.

I did check the hydraulic fluid and it is at level according to the manual. First I apologize for the lack of information but forgive me as I know about as much about tractors as my wife. What does it use to power the hyd system, is it drive shaft or belt driven? Either one be sure they are not slipping or stripped or broken.Īppreciate the reply. I assume you have check the hyd oil level if it has hydraulic system, right? So low oil is not the issue. Any help pinpointing the problem would be greatly appreciated. I am assuming hydraulics by browsing around some forums. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. The tractor was still running fine and in the forward position with the mower engaged but it would neither go forward or backward nor engage to cut grasss. Case 446 Hydrive Garden Tractor, Runs is available on HiBid. It worked Ok for a year and then this month I was cutting the grass and it just quit moving. I bought a new house a year ago and a Case 446 Model 14096471 tractor come with it.