Your tractor's AC keeps you cool during the hot summer days while you're harrowing fields, cutting hay, and doing other farming essentials. And if it malfunctions, you may need a new AC condenser. How do you know if your AC condenser needs to be replaced with a new one? Here are five warning signs that you may need to replace this tractor part.
1. The AC makes loud noises
Tractors aren't known for being quiet, but modern tractors cabs have come a long way in terms of creating a comfortable, relatively quiet environment that protects your hearing. However, if that relative quiet is shattered by the sound of a noisy AC, you may need a new condenser.
2. Your AC isn't keeping you cool
You've turned the temp as low as it can go and the fan on high, but you're still hot. No, it's not just in your imagination, your AC may not be working properly, If your AC seems to have a diminished cooling capacity and reduced power compared to how it used to run, you may want to have it looked at by a professional who can tell you if you need a new condenser.
3. The condenser is leaking
Your tractor's AC condenser may occasionally leak some condensate. This is the moisture that is created during the cooling process when the heat pump extracts hot air from your tractor cab and carries it outside. However, if you see excessive leaking, that could be a sign of trouble.
Sometimes, you may be able to repair this issue. In other cases, it's time to start looking for a new condenser from a tractor parts website or store.
4. Your oil is overheating and it's not the radiator
Your tractor's AC condenser also works as an oil cooler. If you notice that your oil is overheating, try to assess if the issue is the radiator. Potential signs of radiator issues include discolored fluid and blocked radiator fins. If you rule out the radiator, the culprit may be the condenser.
5. The tractor's cooling system doesn't work
The cooling system of your tractor has a lot of components that do a lot of overlapping jobs. The AC condenser also works as a fuel cooler. If this aspect of the condenser isn't working, you will see general signs of system cooling errors. That may include white exhaust smoke coming out of the back of the tractor, leaking fluid, or reduced fuel efficiency.
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