Decant Valve

[maujerpt422]

Does anyone know the make of the lift valve? I called Keith at Power Trac and the decant valve kit costs $128.00, the kit consists of a ball, spring, and a few "O" rings. When mowing with my tractor and hitting bumps the valve will pop out of the float position, any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[MossRoad]

I thought mine was Sauer Danfoss maybe? (check spelling)
I'd have to go out and look and it is a tad late tonight! :laughing:

 

[MossRoad]

Also, check to make sure the linkage is tight. I recall someone finding a loose nut under the joystick that would cause problems.

 

[MossRoad]

I also think the word you are looking for is DETENT, not DECANT. :thumbsup:

 

[J_J]

Does anyone know the make of the lift valve? I called Keith at Power Trac and the decant valve kit costs $128.00, the kit consists of a ball, spring, and a few "O" rings. When mowing with my tractor and hitting bumps the valve will pop out of the float position, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Maybe 30 min of your time may fix your problem.

Have you tried taking off the bottom caps and inspecting and cleaning the groove on the spool that the little balls sit in when in float.

Clean out the groove and replace the balls if rusted.

You might even be able to spin the spool around 180 degrees and see it that helps.

If water and rust is indicated, make sure the hole or groove in the cap is at the bottom, or, able to drain, or drill a hole to let the water out of the cap.

Is your valve a two spool or a three spool valve, and can you see a name or letter on the valve.

 

[BobRip]

Is anyone satisfied with the way their valve works? Mine has always jumped out of float too easily.

 

[KentT]

Is anyone satisfied with the way their valve works? Mine has always jumped out of float too easily.

So has mine -- personally I think it is because of the weight of that long, curved control lever...

 

[gengine]

A lot of times you can replace the springs for your detent, or sometimes you can just tighten the two little "bolts" on the sides of the detent cap.

 

[MossRoad]

Is anyone satisfied with the way their valve works? Mine has always jumped out of float too easily.

Yes, I am very satisfied with mine. I don't recall it ever popping out on its own. Only when hitting a tree branch of something.

 

[Beechwood]

SAUER DANFOSS VALVES

The Sauer Danfoss 1600 series valves used on the PT 180, 422,425, Etc. is now being manufactured and supplied by Quality Control Corp. Sauer Danfoss no longer handles them.

http://www.sauer-danfoss.com/Products/ProductArchive/SpoolValves/

1600 Series Models - Directional Control Valves - Dukes Fluid Power

http://www.qccorp.com/dcv/pdf/BLN-10223_520L0564_MAY-19 2011 final QCC.pdf