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I recently purchased a Massey Ferguson Industrial 40 from a friend that didn't know anything about tractors, much like me
My issue is the TPH hitch will not come up. He said he added hydraulic oil to the system and that is when it stopped working. My issue with that is the front bucket works fine (goes all the way up, dumps, etc) leading me to believe it might not be fluid related. I've never operated a tractor so it might be user error. I'm assuming the TPH should go up/down with position lever under your right hand?
I'm certain it has got to be something simple. If it's not user error where should I start? I'm pretty sure the hydraulic system could use a cleaning with filter change. I've read of people draining the fluid, filling with diesel, doing slight operation with the diesel in the system to clean it out, then draining and refilling with hydraulic oil. Is this advisable?
Thanks in advance for the help. I've attached some pictures.
Thanks,
Casey
I recently purchased a Massey Ferguson Industrial 40 from a friend that didn't know anything about tractors, much like me
My issue is the TPH hitch will not come up. He said he added hydraulic oil to the system and that is when it stopped working. My issue with that is the front bucket works fine (goes all the way up, dumps, etc) leading me to believe it might not be fluid related. I've never operated a tractor so it might be user error. I'm assuming the TPH should go up/down with position lever under your right hand?
I'm certain it has got to be something simple. If it's not user error where should I start? I'm pretty sure the hydraulic system could use a cleaning with filter change. I've read of people draining the fluid, filling with diesel, doing slight operation with the diesel in the system to clean it out, then draining and refilling with hydraulic oil. Is this advisable?
Thanks in advance for the help. I've attached some pictures.
Thanks,
Casey