They had one in stock at the Cary store, so I ordered it online and picked it up this evening. My experience has not started out as good…
I noticed that the box had some oil staining on it. The guy at Northern (who I always assume knows nothing) had no explanation for this. I figured maybe they just left the fill cap loose.
I opened the top of the box once we loaded it, to make sure I didn’t see anything wrong with it. Everything looked fine other than the oil leakage.
Got it home and wanted to get it assembled just enough (wheels) to get it put away. I noticed that The manufacturer had assembled the control handle side of spool valve upside down. While I was trying to fix that, the whole spool valve moved, which I couldn’t understand…
Then I found the source of the oil leak. The spool valve had gotten hit through the side of the box (You can see the dent/tear in the box) and cracked the pipe fitting that connects the valve to the cylinder. I couldn’t get a clear pic tonight in the dark. I’ll try to get one tomorrow.
I’m sure I can replace the fitting, but I have to figure out how to get the threads removed from the spool valve, since the fitting broke off flush in the valve. If I can fix it myself, I’m happy to. if not, I’ll have to see how easily they can get me replacement parts.
Having a drink now and then going to bed.