3-Point Hitch 169D 3 point hitch is weak

[YanmarFever]

Jake,
I have a set of Yanmar manuals for your machine, you are welcome to come over and I will lend it to you. Plus I will show you where the screen, filter, and the secret stuff is all hidden.....
Just give me a call first.
Ernie's Imports

 

[Johndeere3720]

Jake,
I have a set of Yanmar manuals for your machine, you are welcome to come over and I will lend it to you. Plus I will show you where the screen, filter, and the secret stuff is all hidden.....
Just give me a call first.
Ernie's Imports

Thanks Ernie, I have really wanted to come back for a visit, now I just need to convince one of my parents to bring me out. I can say taht when i come out again i would really like to try out one of those Mahindras. I have a goal to get a new tractor this year and that Mahindra 3016 is on the top of my list.

 

[Johndeere3720]

This is what the filter looks like, can't be to hard to find, should be on right side as you are setting in the seat not far behind the pump. Yanmar Tractor Parts: HYDRAULIC FILTER - SPIN ON - S If you are talking about the screen it looks something like this and should be low down on the transmission, may be behind the suction line going to the pump. Yanmar Tractor Parts: HYD SCREEN_

Thanks, that helps a lot. :thumbsup: So since the screen is down low, i think I know where that may be at. I was thinking it looked a little different from that. I attached a picture of the general area I think it may be. I think it is near the yellow drain plug so my next question is if I take the screen off I am going to have to drain the tranny? I have not serviced the tractor since I got it so this may be a good time to do so? I am really thankful to have you guys on the forum, Thank You all for all the help!

 

[YanmarFever]

Thanks, that helps a lot. :thumbsup: So since the screen is down low, i think I know where that may be at. I was thinking it looked a little different from that. I attached a picture of the general area I think it may be. I think it is near the yellow drain plug so my next question is if I take the screen off I am going to have to drain the tranny? I have not serviced the tractor since I got it so this may be a good time to do so? I am really thankful to have you guys on the forum, Thank You all for all the help!

Jake, when you pull the yellow plug, you had better have a LARGE container to catch all the hyd fluid, its like 4 gals + or -
Drain it (before) removing the screen.

 

[Johndeere3720]

Jake, when you pull the yellow plug, you had better have a LARGE container to catch all the hyd fluid, its like 4 gals + or -
Drain it (before) removing the screen.

Okay, Thanks Ernie! Sounds like i need to get some hydraulic fluid, i only have 1 gallon right now. :ashamed::laughing: Would doing a full out service be a good idea if I drain the tranny?

 

[YanmarFever]

Okay, Thanks Ernie! Sounds like i need to get some hydraulic fluid, i only have 1 gallon right now. :ashamed::laughing: Would doing a full out service be a good idea if I drain the tranny?

Yes, do the full service, drain the fluid, change the hyd filter, and clean the suction screen.

 

[Johndeere3720]

Yes, do the full service, drain the fluid, change the hyd filter, and clean the suction screen.

For cleaning the screen, is there a certain technique to it? Or use a rag or??? What has me a bit confused is why did it stop so abruptly? I would think it would be a little more in the way where it gradually would loose pressure but I guess not. :confused2: Again, Thanks for all the help guys!

 

[YanmarFever]

For cleaning the screen, is there a certain technique to it? Or use a rag or??? What has me a bit confused is why did it stop so abruptly? I would think it would be a little more in the way where it gradually would loose pressure but I guess not. :confused2: Again, Thanks for all the help guys!

Jake, clean it a can of gasoline with a brush, then blow it off with a compressor.
Just re install it , put the plug back in, add oil, and your ready to go.

 

[Johndeere3720]

Jake, clean it a can of gasoline with a brush, then blow it off with a compressor.
Just re install it , put the plug back in, add oil, and your ready to go.

Thanks Ernie!

 

[Kernopelli]

I have been down this road with several different makes of tractors. You're on the right track. The first thing to do is always check the fluid level and filter/screen to make sure they are able to pass fluid to the pump. Have you checked the linkage to make sure that something hasn't come loose or fallen out ( a pin, bolt or nut) and the valve is only being opened slightly? I have twice had 3PH problems that were linkage related. Do your hydraulic service but if that doesn't fix the problem the linkage is probably the next easiest thing to check that may cause this type of problem.