My 3 point went dead. Was working, but would take a few minutes to start working after being started. Been that way for a year or so.
I used the hydraulic ports to raise and lower a single line rake to work on it (I usually use the other tractor to run the rake). I lowered it without power because I only have one 2 way set of ports, so just bled off some oil. After finishing the rake repair, I started the tractor, raised the rake, then parked it. 3 point has not worked since. If I move the hydraulic lever on the valve, I hear the tractor load down, and I get some oil from the ports, so I think I have hydraulic pressure.
Guess I am going to pull the cover. What to check first? Is it the 3 point side or could it be the valve that is not letting the oil get to the 3 point?
Do I need to rig up a hydraulic gauge to test the pressure? If so, do I make a tee with 2 hoses to plug into the ports to test the pressure as it cycles back and forth?
John
I used the hydraulic ports to raise and lower a single line rake to work on it (I usually use the other tractor to run the rake). I lowered it without power because I only have one 2 way set of ports, so just bled off some oil. After finishing the rake repair, I started the tractor, raised the rake, then parked it. 3 point has not worked since. If I move the hydraulic lever on the valve, I hear the tractor load down, and I get some oil from the ports, so I think I have hydraulic pressure.
Guess I am going to pull the cover. What to check first? Is it the 3 point side or could it be the valve that is not letting the oil get to the 3 point?
Do I need to rig up a hydraulic gauge to test the pressure? If so, do I make a tee with 2 hoses to plug into the ports to test the pressure as it cycles back and forth?
John
