Does it have 'float'???

TraderMark · Jul 14, 2011

I'm going to add a rear remote valve to my 1720. I really need this option since the tri-deck mower I pull has hydraulic cylnders to lift it for transport.

My question is, does the remote valve that comes in the standard DIA kit have a 'float' position? My mower has three decks and when lowered, they need for the remote valve to be in float position so the decks can follow the contour of the ground.

I can't tell from the parts diagram and I can't find any info on whether or not this valve is pressure up and pressure down only or if it also has the float position.

Do any of you guys with a '20' series, or the newer T1510, T1520, TC30 have the added rear remote?

Thanks!!!!

Mark

barbqranch · Jul 14, 2011

If the valve doesn't have a float position (which I expect is the case), can you put a short section of chain between the cylinder and the mower?

J_J · Jul 19, 2011

TraderMark said:
I'm going to add a rear remote valve to my 1720. I really need this option since the tri-deck mower I pull has hydraulic cylnders to lift it for transport.

My question is, does the remote valve that comes in the standard DIA kit have a 'float' position? My mower has three decks and when lowered, they need for the remote valve to be in float position so the decks can follow the contour of the ground.

I can't tell from the parts diagram and I can't find any info on whether or not this valve is pressure up and pressure down only or if it also has the float position.

Do any of you guys with a '20' series, or the newer T1510, T1520, TC30 have the added rear remote?

Thanks!!!!

Mark

With some valves, float can be added. If not, here is a separate float valve you can add.

Surplus Center - HM-8 FLOAT VALVE

TraderMark · Jul 21, 2011

Thanks J_J!

I didn't think of a separate float valve.
I was hoping the OEM valve did have the float position because it would be a neater install, but RickB informed me the OEM valve does NOT have a float position and Ford doesn't offer a kit to add the float position so I think I'll just spend half the money I was going to spend for the OEM valve and get something from Surplus Center or Bailey's that has a built-in float.

Mark