JD 2305 hydraulic selective control valve lever is locked

[KestrelMerlin]

Just changed the Hydraulic fluid and filter 16 hours ago. The hydrostatic transmission works normally and the 3 point hitch works fine. Power steering is fine.

The mid-mount mower deck is raised and lowered with the lever on the right side. It worked normally a few days ago, but now the lever will not move up/down or forward/back at all.

I never had to work on the this part of the hydraulic system at all. Any idea on where to look for the problem?

 

[chevy]

There is a lever in the center of the panel below the front of the seat. This lever locks the selective control valve. Move the lever to the other notch.

 

[KestrelMerlin]

Thanks! That did it. I've never touched that lever and I forgot it was there. I have no idea as to how it was moved.

Wonderful help here from this forum!