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Pel Job 14.6 mini digger

Posted by Phil Voice on October 22, 2009 at 6:53pm in Machinery
Has anyone got experience with engines and hydraulic systems of mini diggers? I have a fairly old (year unknown) 14.6 Pel Job (Volvo) 360 degree excavator - I am having trouble starting it. I thought it might be the battery so I bought a new one this afternoon, popped it on but no luck. Basically, when I turn the key I get a whizzing noise. On inspection it appears that the starter motor might be hydraulic driven and I noticed that there appears to be a drain plug missing from the aluminium casing - should the casing be filled with oil to lubricate the engaging cog? I have a lot of experience at the controls but sadly, as we hired most equipment in, I never had to worry about maintenance. If the cogs are seized, can I spray freeing oil in or perhaps even top up with oil and turn the engine over? Any help much appreciated.
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  • Lawncare-4u.co.uk October 22, 2009 at 7:06pm
    i wouldnt even try starting it yet -

    if its a hole/plug I GUESS its missing a part ! im no expert but was chatting to the lads on here -on chat last week and ive had my Kubota k-800 on its side for 6 hrs stuck !!

    so - it gave me a revision of how things can break / work


    you could do more damage than good . mine was leaking oil (engine) and hydraulic , so its going to get a service next week/sunday??? if it likes it or not oil/air and fuel filters and engine oil.


    id suggest asking your old local farmer mate to take one look at this ''hole'' asap phil

    or search on here (google) be safe ! safety first - safety on the farm ! :-)
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    Phil Voice October 24, 2009 at 6:34pm
    Hi Robin

    It appears that the hole was just for inspection/dust control.
    I think I might have sussed it now and it wasn't a starter motor after all.

    I have a foot pedal (as do most of the older diggers) that controls hydraulic tools such as breakers. If it isn't in the neutral position the engine stalls when on tick-over. I thought I had rocked it back and forth to free it during my previous attempts to start the digger.

    I shifted it slightly this afternoon and up she fire - barely turning over:) I started it several times after so fingers crossed it will be OK.

    Thanks for your suggestions.

    Phil
  • Lawncare-4u.co.uk October 24, 2009 at 6:39pm
    do you use WD40 ? or quarant neuf ?? (excuse spelling ,not done french for 17yrs)

    Philip Voice said:
    Hi Robin

    It appears that the hole was just for inspection/dust control.
    I think I might have sussed it now and it wasn't a starter motor after all.

    I have a foot pedal (as do most of the older diggers) that controls hydraulic tools such as breakers. If it isn't in the neutral position the engine stalls when on tick-over. I thought I had rocked it back and forth to free it during my previous attempts to start the digger.

    I shifted it slightly this afternoon and up she fire - barely turning over:) I started it several times after so fingers crossed it will be OK.

    Thanks for your suggestions.

    Phil
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