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135 Hydraulic levers

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croitear

10-09-2007 03:17:30




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One of the hydraulic levers on my MF 135 is very stiff (the inner one - closest to the seat) It is so stiff i am afraid it may break whenever i move it. The other problem is that to lift any weight at all on the arms, both levers have to be all the way up.

Any ideas where i should start. I don't have any experience of working inside the hydraulics.

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Croitear




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croitear

10-10-2007 05:47:27




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 Re: 135 Hydraulic levers in reply to croitear, 10-09-2007 03:17:30  
Thanks for the replies. Will try the WD 40 penetrating oil first as it sounds the easiest. Will probably also change the hydraulic oil. If there is no improvement then i will strip it down.

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Croitear



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Finn Md

10-09-2007 10:45:44




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 Re: 135 Hydraulic levers in reply to croitear, 10-09-2007 03:17:30  
you can adjust tension on the Control levers as there should be a small spring on a friction disc with a screw to turn it. Spray the lift levers base with PB Blaster and work back and forth. Note that the Position Control is all you will normally need for the 3-pt lift. The outer lever is Draft Control, and most likely you will never need that so it should be kept in the full up position. Your lifts won't work right if the Draft Control is not fully up. The Draft Control is for only certain implements that are engaged in soil work, like a plow. The Position Control is the primary lever to use for raising the 3-pt and with normal use (i.e., mowers, blades, rakes).

Also, check to make sure you have correct amount of hydraulic oil and that it's clean (not milky white or too dirty/dark). Only use/add Permatran 3 oil in hydraulics - get it at a MF Dealer. While your at it make sure the rubber boots at the bottom of your gear shifter and tranny shifter do not have cracks that can let rain/snow/dirt get in tranny, which will ruin hydraulic oil. These new boots only cost a couple of dollars from a MF Dealer but can save big $$ over time.

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DavidP, South Wales

10-09-2007 07:38:23




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 Re: 135 Hydraulic levers in reply to croitear, 10-09-2007 03:17:30  
Hi,
To do the job properly you should remove the hydraulic cover, carry out a partial strip of the linkage and remove the hydraulic quadrant and strip it. However if you spray the outer tube with WD40 or similar and work the lever patiently you might get somewhere. There is nothing between the two. The problem is tightness between the tube and quadrant support bracket. In order for the POSITION CONTROL to work the DRAFT lever should be raised.
A workshop manual is essential. Whilst the procedure is straightforward it is easier to have pictures to follow.
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DavidP

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