MF 135 - Hydraulic Hookup for Bush Hog Freeman 3000 Loader

I bought a new MF-135 about a month ago and today I purchased a Bush Hog Freeman 3000 Loader that was on a MF-165, but was previously on an MF-135. I am in over my head here, but I figure that is the only way you learn to swim so please help me out.

My MF-135 current has one Hydraulic Hookup that I can see. Based on other posts and pictures I believe this to be a return hookup but not sure.

The Bush Hog Freeman 3000 Loader needs to Hydraulic Hookups. Not sure if I have two and if I do, where are they?

The loader does have the controls to raise and lower the bucket and to dump it using hydraulics.

I am attaching a picture as to what I see, can you point me in the right direction. The hose coming off the hydraulic line is currently not attached to anything.

Thank You,
Stuart

Here is the image attached:
http://i.imgur.com/NNAkZtm.jpg

that plate with the 2 bolts in it right over the elbow on that line has to be remove and you bolt your controls right to that(spindle valves)then run all you lines of course. not sure if the controls came with the loader but if the didn't just google massey spindle valves/controls and you should find what you need. I put a single spindle with return on my 50 for a snow blade and it bolts right on.

I appreciate the reply. The controls are mounted on the loader. The loader has hydraulic hoses running from it. I looked some more last night and it looks like maybe there is another hydraulic port on the other side of the plate from my current hose hooked up. It also looked like there might be a port up under the seat. Is any of that correct?

Thanks,
Stuart

might be, or they might just be ports to return fluid, pressurized fluid comes from your pump right up to that plate with the 2 bolts, theres also a return port under that plate. start your machine and crack the other ports slightly and see if fluid comes out under pressure. How many hoses do you have coming off the loader?

Two hoses are coming from the loader, so I figured I need one pressurized and one return, so it seems like I might be covered.

Stuart

You need to get a selector valve that bolts on to replace the cover in your picture. This will give you double acting hydraulics. There are simple selector valves or more complex ones with levers. From there you can run hoses into the control valves already on the loader. The loader and 3 pt. can't be used at the same time and the 3 pt. will creep with weight on it. If you're not familiar with what you need, go to an MF dealer. It can seem kind of complicated and confusing but really isn't once you understand it. I have a 135 with a loader and separate control valves so I know what you're talking about.

Yes and as stick welder mentioned you need a selector valve which is bolted to that cover once removed, that switches pressure from your 3pt to your loader plumbing..almost forgot about that, its been a long time and spindle valves which bolt direct to the cover have that selector built in..but simply put, yes you need pressurized fluid going to your controller and you need a return line to send fluid back to the pump.

You can use a loader from the port in your photo, but need to fix the arms and it is not very practical.
It's better to use a valve to switch the supply from the link arms to your loader.
If you remove the standard cover you see a pipe which comes from the pump. The pipe may come off with the cover, but it's safer to try to keep the bottom end connected.
Connect a diverter in the same way as the cover you removed. (it may be wise to replace the rings)
You can also get diverters with an integral spool valve. Extra spools can be bolted onto the side of the block.
There are many types of valve, but the square blocks are more origional.
The last photo is how I had my 135 with simple "trip" loader. The yellow lever switched between Link arms and loader, The Red lever was single spool to lift the loader and the white tap on the top allowed me to switch between the loader or rear external connection. If you already have the spool valves on the loader then you only need a simple diverter.
To use the loader the quadrant needs to be set to constant pumping.
The port high up under the seat is a return port although it is often considered too narrow for some applications. Many use either a port in the cover where PTO handle is or the filler cap.
Second hand valves can be hard to find - but they are also available new.
Hope this helps - Mike