[Ranger518]

I got a Krone AM283S that still works ok but it is in need of some serious attention as it has leaks out of both gear boxes, hydraulic cylinder, a few on the cutter bar, and also after it sits for any amount of time something locks up and I got to get it broke free but runs fine afterwards. So I know I need to replace the seals and I’m assuming bearings but after looking at the parts diagram it’s showing that pretty much all the gears and some parts are no longer available. So trying to decide do I just keep using it as is until it blowers up and part it out or take it apart and repair the seals and bearings. I’m just afraid that once I get it taken apart that I might find a issue with a gear or something that is no longer available.

 

[tjhendren62]

It won't be an easy fix, the bar does not split. All gears slide out the gear box end. Krone is very good equipment and they are extremely proud of there parts, more so than most. I had one and 6 years back the cylinder kit was $190. So price what you need first and go from there. Had mine for 19 years and when all those things started going out it went to trade in. Also had a 281 that locked up like you described, you have metal or something in that bar so before you do anything drain the bar oil and look and go from there.

 

[8350HiTech]

Tear it apart and see, but I would lean towards fixing with the amount of info given.

 

[Ranger518]

It is still working as it is but I would like to fix the leaks and find out why it locks up after sitting. I’m just scared if I take it apart to replace some seals and maybee bearings I might find another bad part that is no longer available and i will haft to end up parting it out. I might just try and replace the seals in thaw main PTO gear box as that is the seal that is really bad the others leak very little.

 

[8350HiTech]

To me, now is the time to rip into it. Much better to find a future disaster now than when you have half of a field to finish and more to mow the next day and get yourself in a bind about finding a replacement machine on short notices. Also if you do it now you can look for used replacement part(s) even if something would be discontinued.

 

[Ranger518]

To me, now is the time to rip into it. Much better to find a future disaster now than when you have half of a field to finish and more to mow the next day and get yourself in a bind about finding a replacement machine on short notices. Also if you do it now you can look for used replacement part(s) even if something would be discontinued.

Yea I think that might be my best bet to tear into it a little and try and get the major leaks fixed and bearings if need be. Not sure but don’t think it will be to hard replacing seals in the main gear box.