Ranger/Yamaha Tiller Steer Pump Issues

  • Joe Scegura
    Alexandria MN
    Posts: 2758
    July 13, 2017 at 9:39 am #1704036

    I had my Mertens Enginesteer power unit stop working this week. First it started to squeal intermittently, so I checked the oil level. I added some and it seemed to stop but then started again. Now the pump just stopped and I noticed the pressure tank next to the pump has a cracked top and is leaking. Not sure how to go about repairing or replacing this.

    No steering on a 150 tiller is a bit tough! Any recommendations on where to get a new pump or get it worked on? I know these aren’t made any more but all I need is a working power unit. I assume the cylinder and mechanism that does the steering is just fine. Does anyone have a manual for this unit? It used to be online but now it appears to be gone? Thanks for any advice!

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    Joe Scegura
    Alexandria MN
    Posts: 2758
    July 13, 2017 at 12:05 pm #1704113

    I do own a Ranger but if it helps (in response to other threads) I make sure all my weeds are cleaned off my trailer before I leave the access!! rotflol

    Any tiller guys with some power steering insight around?

    Pat McSharry
    Keymaster
    Saint Michael, MN
    Posts: 713
    July 13, 2017 at 1:34 pm #1704151

    I had some issues with the same system back about 6 years ago. I had to add fluid and bleed out the lines. I remember I emailed Tim Mertern and he sent me directions on how to fix it. I would try to get ahold of him. That’s the best insight I have haha.

    Joe Scegura
    Alexandria MN
    Posts: 2758
    July 13, 2017 at 3:31 pm #1704190
    Pat McSharry wrote:

    I had some issues with the same system back about 6 years ago. I had to add fluid and bleed out the lines. I remember I emailed Tim Mertern and he sent me directions on how to fix it. I would try to get ahold of him. That’s the best insight I have haha.

    Thanks!

    Does anyone have Tim Merterns contact info? Feel free to PM me. Thanks

    rwilliam
    St.Paul, Mn
    Posts: 291
    July 13, 2017 at 6:22 pm #1704219

    Joe,
    There is a thread on Walleye Central under the Motors and Props section about the Mertens system. Someone posted a pic on filling up the oil reservoir along with instructions.The pic looked like it was taken from a manual. Maybe someone there may have more info for you.
    Ron.

    rwilliam
    St.Paul, Mn
    Posts: 291
    July 13, 2017 at 6:38 pm #1704225

    Joe,
    I found this for you on Walleye Central.
    This might be a starting point for you –
    The poster referenced this is as Meretns #. 1-920-231-6751

    Joe Scegura
    Alexandria MN
    Posts: 2758
    July 14, 2017 at 8:16 am #1704321

    Thank you. I’ll give it a try but they are out of business so it could be old. It’s worth a shot! Thanks

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 16654
    July 14, 2017 at 4:59 pm #1704465

    Send a pm to HRG he will get you in touch with tim if thatnumber doesn’t work.

    Calvin Svihel
    Moderator
    Northwest Metro, MN
    Posts: 3862
    July 15, 2017 at 11:37 am #1704564

    Could trade it in on a new Warrior with a Yamaha????

    Hopefully you get a hold of Mertens and get it back running asap.

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