3-Point stuck UP !

[Scrambler82]

I walked out to the Tractor this AM, was going to hook up the Grader/Planer and run over the road.
As I approached the tractor I noticed I must have forgotten to lower the 3-Point last night, no biggy, I push the lever to lower it, without the engine running and nothing happened. The Brush Cutter didn't go down ?!?!?!? Puzzeled !

I started the tractor, but nothing changed; before I start tearing apart my Max28, is there anything I should know, a safety Valve maybe, a lever I didn't know about... hoping for something little.

Thanks for any assist !

 

[rdinatal]

Did you put Viagra in the fuel last night?

On a serious note: Did you try to raise then lower (engine running)?

 

[/pine]

Did you check the drop rate valve? usually in front of the seat...?

 

[BRMyers]

I know this link is for a Kubota, but this might be the issue as pointed out in previous post

The most MISUNDERSTOOD control on a tractor - TMT - YouTube

 

[k0ua]

I know this link is for a Kubota, but this might be the issue as pointed out in previous post

The most MISUNDERSTOOD control on a tractor - TMT - YouTube

If opening the valve doesn't fix it (and it will in 99.9999 percent of cases) You could have a piece of debris stuck in the valve orifice itself. Not likely, but it has happened. Usually a piece of teflon tape someone used on the hydraulic fittings.

 

[k0ua]

Did you put Viagra in the fuel last night?

On a serious note: Did you try to raise then lower (engine running)?

So do you have to wait up to the 4 hours?

 

[k0ua]

Oh, and I forgot to mention: the WHY? did the valve get turned in the first place? You accidently turned it with your foot getting on or off of the tractor.

 

[Scrambler82]

Did you put Viagra in the fuel last night?

On a serious note: Did you try to raise then lower (engine running)?

I put some Viagra in the fuel tank, hoping to get the little Tractor to have little more push... that didn't help !
Yes raising and lowering the lever was the first reaction. Engine running and not running.

Did you check the drop rate valve? usually in front of the seat...?

I tried to move the valve but to tell the truth not sure if the tractor was running or not. I will attempt again today.

I know this link is for a Kubota, but this might be the issue as pointed out in previous post

The most MISUNDERSTOOD control on a tractor - TMT - YouTube

I watched the Video, I will try again this AM.

So do you have to wait up to the 4 hours?

I got one caught in my throat and had a stiff neck all day... LoL !
Also, is your Handle (K0UA) a Ham call sign... ?


Thanks for all of the suggestions,I need to get it working today, got to get the Grader/Planer going !

 

[k0ua]

Yes, I am KØUA.. you can look me up on QRZ

 

[davrow]

Oh, and I forgot to mention: the WHY? did the valve get turned in the first place? You accidently turned it with your foot getting on or off of the tractor.

For me it is when I turn to look behind me to back up.