Anyone own a MF 1547?

[Builder]

MF 1547 owners, I need to ask you some questions. Anyone got one?

 

[Ivan1547]

Yes, 1547 Hydro.

What's the question?

 

[Builder]

Yes, 1547 Hydro.

What's the question?

OK, Thanks!

I just bought an '05 used CAT Challenger MT285B, which is almost identical to your tractor as both are made by Iseki for AGCO. I have a really strange set up for the hydraulics out the back of the tractor.



My first issue is I have no operators manual (I am ordering one as soon as possible). In the meantime, I can't understand why my "position control" slot to the right of the operators seat does not move my 3 pt hitch up/down. It only seems to limit the height that it raises/lowers. I also have 2 remotes which is great, but it seems that one of the rear remotes is what makes the 3pt go up and down. Seems kinda screwy.







The other thing I would add is there is also a power beyond circuit that used to run a backhoe which was detached before I bought the tractor.

Another peculiarity I see is there's a small lever to the right of the steering column down low. It swings outward but doesn't seem to do anything. Any idea what it does? It almost seems like a tilt steering lever, but that's to the left of the column.

My 4x4 indicator light doesn't work, but that's either a sensor or a bulb in the dash.

 

[Ivan1547]

I don't have the levers that you show. In the manual it only shows them as both "External Auxiliary Hydraulics Lever (Option)". It does not describe how they work.

The small lever to the right of the steering wheel column is the parking brake lock/release. Push in the brakes and lock in the lever to activate the parking brake.

Hope that helps.

Ivan

 

[Ivan1547]

One other thing, there is no 4x4 indicator light on my dash.

That is my only pet peeve with the Massey.

 

[Ivan1547]

Here are some photos of the areas...it started to snow a bit outside.

 

[DMF]

OK, in the top photo, the two levers to the right of the seat and furthest back are your auxillary hyraulics, left and right. There is a valve that those remotes run into; you can view it from behind the tractor, where you can move a switch to have them operate double or single acting cylinders.

The position control lever moves the 3-point up and down. The little finger knobs are adjustment, you move them to set the limits of your up and down travel by essentially limitting the amount the lever can move, follow?

There is a round hand knob, below the front edge of the seat; this controls the rate at which the 3-point will drop; if it's set from a previously heavy implement, it may not go down all the way when nothing is on it, even if you stand on the arms.

The lever to the right on the column is indeed the brake pedal lock as previously mentioned.

Hope this helps!

 

[Builder]

OK, in the top photo, the two levers to the right of the seat and furthest back are your auxillary hyraulics, left and right. There is a valve that those remotes run into; you can view it from behind the tractor, where you can move a switch to have them operate double or single acting cylinders.

The position control lever moves the 3-point up and down. The little finger knobs are adjustment, you move them to set the limits of your up and down travel by essentially limitting the amount the lever can move, follow?

There is a round hand knob, below the front edge of the seat; this controls the rate at which the 3-point will drop; if it's set from a previously heavy implement, it may not go down all the way when nothing is on it, even if you stand on the arms.

The lever to the right on the column is indeed the brake pedal lock as previously mentioned.

Hope this helps!

Thanks, but I know what the knobs & levers do (other than the brake unlock at the steering column), that's not the problem.

The problem is that the levers don't seem to do what they're supposed to do. One of the remote levers makes the 3pt go up/down. The 3 pt position control lever only seems to adjust the maximum height or depth of the 3 pt-not make it raise or lower. It's almost as if the plumbing is plumbed incorrectly.

 

[Builder]

I don't have the levers that you show. In the manual it only shows them as both "External Auxiliary Hydraulics Lever (Option)". It does not describe how they work.

The small lever to the right of the steering wheel column is the parking brake lock/release. Push in the brakes and lock in the lever to activate the parking brake.

Hope that helps.

Ivan

OK, so when you move your position control lever, it raises/lowers the 3 pt as it should.

Thanks on the brake lock lever, now it makes sense.

 

[Builder]

Here are some photos of the areas...it started to snow a bit outside.

OK, I got the previous questions resolved, thanks for you help.

Now on to the PTO

We have a PTO engaging lever to the left of the seat. We also have a lighted PTO button on the right of the dash. We also have a PTO knob next to the PTO button.

As far as I can tell the knob must be some kind of "soft engagement" device to prevent sudden "on" of the PTO. The lever is the old standby way of engaging the PTO, but what does the lighted button do?

Top the left of the seat there also is a lever with a "lock" icon on it. When it's locked, it seems like it makes the hydro pedals harder to push down. Is this some kind of transmission lock? I can still push the hydro pedals down, but there's a lot more resistance.

 

[Ivan1547]

The little button on the Massey is (from the manual) "If the engagement is too aggressive the modulation button to the left of the PTO control can be pushed (light will come on to indicate engagement) which will make the PTO engage even slower (1533, 1540, 1547, 1552 & 1560 models only)."

The lever left of the seat and the furthermost forward is the "cruise control".

 

[Gilford]

To clarify the PTO opperation a little more, the PTO lever left of the seat is used to put the PTO in neutral or engage the gears, but it does not make the PTO turn. To turn on the PTO, put the PTO lever into gear, then push down and turn the yellow PTO knob on the dash. As mentioned ealier, the lighted button is used as a soft start.

 

[Builder]

The little button on the Massey is (from the manual) "If the engagement is too aggressive the modulation button to the left of the PTO control can be pushed (light will come on to indicate engagement) which will make the PTO engage even slower (1533, 1540, 1547, 1552 & 1560 models only)."

The lever left of the seat and the furthermost forward is the "cruise control".

Interesting....so the yellow rotary PTO knob turns the PTO "on", and the lighted push button switch to the left of the knob makes it come on more slowly. Which one do you usually find yourself using first? The button or the knob?

 

[Builder]

To clarify the PTO opperation a little more, the PTO lever left of the seat is used to put the PTO in neutral or engage the gears, but it does not make the PTO turn. To turn on the PTO, put the PTO lever into gear, then push down and turn the yellow PTO knob on the dash. As mentioned ealier, the lighted button is used as a soft start.

Ahh, OK I understand. Seems like a lot of extra buttons & knobs for little benefit. Maybe there's some logical reason for all these PTO functions. I guess the soft start could be useful for starting up a mower that requires lots of PTO power.

Thanks.

 

[B8FISH]

Seems like you are getting most of your answers--glad to see that it is working out. I would think that the install of the PB loop for the backhoe is the root cause of many of the issues. Have you traced it back to where it is connected? I wonder if removing it from the system would make sense (you have the two rear remotes if you needed them for a rear implement)
Todd

 

[Builder]

Seems like you are getting most of your answers--glad to see that it is working out. I would think that the install of the PB loop for the backhoe is the root cause of many of the issues. Have you traced it back to where it is connected? I wonder if removing it from the system would make sense (you have the two rear remotes if you needed them for a rear implement)
Todd

Thanks again Todd. I didn't forget you. Just been busy beyond belief.

I can't remove the "loop" in the power beyond circuit or I'll dead-head the pump and blow something up!

I need your mailing address!!!!! PM it to me.

 

[Diamondpilot]

On my tractor the power beyond was taken via the loader valve. There is a power beyond add plug and a delete plug that can be put in. I am wondering if that is not the case where you pb circuit is taken from? Maybe just a simple part installed and pull the circuit out of the tractor like mentioned earlier will clear us some problems.

I use my pb circuit with my log splitter. When I raise my 3 point it makes my splitter ram move out about 3 inches. I guess it has something to do with the pressure relief valve. I never really worried about it because my splitter is only hooked up a few days a year and I only raise the 3 point to transport my splitter to the spot where the wood is at then its set back on its feet.

Chris

 

[Builder]

When I add my 3rd valve function for my loader, I might delete the PB out the back which was used for the backhoe and add the 3rd function for the loader.