3-Point Hitch 4110 3-PT HITCH WON'T DROP???

[RGC426]

Good Morning All,
My JD 4110 3 pt hitch won't drop, I checked the flow control and it is opened all the way and they won't drop. I have not used the 3 pt since last fall when I raked my driveway. I did put the rake on hoping the weight would help lower it but nothing. So then I thought I would loosen the 2 bolts holding the flow control to the case and relieve the presure to lower the 3 pt and it did lower. I then tightened the 2 bolts back up to the flow control. I started the the tractor and raise the 3-pt back up and it would not lower again. Any suggestions??? Is my flow control valve bad? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[grsthegreat]

check your draft control lever

 

[kennyd]

check your draft control lever

No such animal on a 4110...

 

[kennyd]

Good Morning All,
My JD 4110 3 pt hitch won't drop, I checked the flow control and it is opened all the way and they won't drop. I have not used the 3 pt since last fall when I raked my driveway. I did put the rake on hoping the weight would help lower it but nothing. So then I thought I would loosen the 2 bolts holding the flow control to the case and relieve the presure to lower the 3 pt and it did lower. I then tightened the 2 bolts back up to the flow control. I started the the tractor and raise the 3-pt back up and it would not lower again. Any suggestions??? Is my flow control valve bad? Any help would be appreciated.

It is not entirely uncommon for a small piece of debris to foul the ROD (rate of drop) valve. You may have to take it out and clean it.

 

[RGC426]

It is not entirely uncommon for a small piece of debris to foul the ROD (rate of drop) valve. You may have to take it out and clean it.

I pulled the flow control out and disassembled and didn't see anything (debrie) or broken or scored parts...any ideas. Hate to buy a new valve if it isn't the problem ($800. valve)