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How To Solve Frozen Control Cables On Loader Tractor
Jim Monfore, Armour, S. Dak.: “The control cables for the loader on my New Holland TV140 bi-directional tractor take on moisture somehow. During winter they freeze up so we can’t use the loader. It’s a bad problem because the cables run beneath the cab, which has to be removed to replace them. Cost? Probably a cou
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How To Solve Frozen Control Cables On Loader Tractor FARM SHOP Handy Hints Jim Monfore Armour S Dak : “The control cables for the loader on my New Holland TV140 bi-directional tractor take on moisture somehow During winter they freeze up so we can’t use the loader It’s a bad problem because the cables run beneath the cab which has to be removed to replace them Cost? Probably a couple thousand dollars “I came up with a method to solve the problem at almost no cost First free up one end of a cable by removing the yoke and clamp a short length of rubber hose over the end Then pour an ounce or so of antifreeze into the hose before inserting an air valve stem in the open end and clamping that in place Then use a couple short bursts of air pressure while a second person sits in the cab and works the loader controls Muddy colored water will exit the other end of the cable housing You can stop when you see green antifreeze come out It both lubricates and freeze-proofs the cable ”
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