Yourkie
Silver Member
I'm attempting to remove the 447BH from my 3720 for the first time. The BH was installed by the JD dealer early this summer. I'm discovering that the rockshaft will not lift (or lower). It seems dead in the water. I've tried adjusting the flow valve that is located in the middle under the seat and it makes no difference. Is there anything obvious I'm missing here? BTW I'm hoping that there is an answer that makes me really look stupid.
I've disconnected the BH and reconnected the bypass hyd hose on the power beyond. With a MMM and BH on it is tough to get under it to see if something is disconnected (espec >60).
This thread on 447 R&R http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-owning-operating/144188-r-r-3720-447-backhoe.html had some good info. Cocre recommended using the stabilizers to lift and then lower the BH instead of using the rockshaft.
My concern about using the stabilizers is that if they are used to raise the BH up and then move the tractor forward from the hooks, is there enough BH hose slack to lower the backhoe unit? It looks tight to me. The rockshaft method that the op manual recommends has the BH hoses disconnected and the bypass hose installed so hose slack isn't an issue.
As always thanks for any advice.
I've disconnected the BH and reconnected the bypass hyd hose on the power beyond. With a MMM and BH on it is tough to get under it to see if something is disconnected (espec >60).
This thread on 447 R&R http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-owning-operating/144188-r-r-3720-447-backhoe.html had some good info. Cocre recommended using the stabilizers to lift and then lower the BH instead of using the rockshaft.
My concern about using the stabilizers is that if they are used to raise the BH up and then move the tractor forward from the hooks, is there enough BH hose slack to lower the backhoe unit? It looks tight to me. The rockshaft method that the op manual recommends has the BH hoses disconnected and the bypass hose installed so hose slack isn't an issue.
As always thanks for any advice.