neilm
New member
Hi all,
Just bought a little TX2160 mainly to do some mowing at home. I bought it as a non runner that had sat around for about 5 years, I have managed to get the engine running and replaced all the oil & filters but I've got a problem with the 3pt hitch.
The hitch raises and lowers as it should but as soon as I put some weight on it, it won't lift. With full revs, it seems to have a bit more power but it still won't lift anything i.e me! I've cleaned out the suction filter and put in 80W oil but no joy. I suspect the pump is probably ok but I can't test it at the moment, if I take off the high pressure line and crank the engine then fluid does come out ok.
I've attempted to remove the top hydraulic case above the gearbox to see if there is anything caught in there but I can't seem to get it out. I've undone all the bolts and the head moves about 0.5cm but no further, am I missing something?? I've ordered a service manual but that may not arrive for a week or so.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Neil
Just bought a little TX2160 mainly to do some mowing at home. I bought it as a non runner that had sat around for about 5 years, I have managed to get the engine running and replaced all the oil & filters but I've got a problem with the 3pt hitch.
The hitch raises and lowers as it should but as soon as I put some weight on it, it won't lift. With full revs, it seems to have a bit more power but it still won't lift anything i.e me! I've cleaned out the suction filter and put in 80W oil but no joy. I suspect the pump is probably ok but I can't test it at the moment, if I take off the high pressure line and crank the engine then fluid does come out ok.
I've attempted to remove the top hydraulic case above the gearbox to see if there is anything caught in there but I can't seem to get it out. I've undone all the bolts and the head moves about 0.5cm but no further, am I missing something?? I've ordered a service manual but that may not arrive for a week or so.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Neil