MF175 Remote Hydraulic Stuck

frysinger · May 29, 2018

When I mounted my 10' drawbar Bushhog this spring, and connected the lines to the remote, I found that I couldn't budge the remote actuating lever (which is the factory control). At first I thought I hadn't seated the lines properly, but I've repeated the steps, and the lines are snugly attached. I also confirmed that the ball valves on the lines (and the receivers) are free. I feel like the lever is mechanically stuck - it's not that it's trying to pump and can't. Any suggestions about where to start? Thanks!

acadam20 · May 29, 2018

Which remote style? A true aux remote or the one on top of the transmission below your seat. First thing I'd check is if maybe the detent is cranked down tight.

frysinger · May 29, 2018

It's under the seat, looks factory built-in. It was working fine last year, and nobody has worked on it. What's the detent, and could it have changed just sitting?

acadam20 · May 30, 2018

On that there is a nut and a screw there on the handle that you can set the detent at. I wouldn't suspect it could have changed just sitting but just a thought to try. Another thing could be rust in the handle. I don't see how the spool itself could freeze up since it always has oil in it.

frysinger · May 30, 2018

Thanks - I'll give that a try!

frysinger · May 31, 2018

No joy - it really feels like there's metal-on-metal binding.

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