3 point hitch on GC2300/GC2310 won't go down - any ideas?

chapster · Nov 2, 2013

Just a question on the same system…..what can I do to prevent the rear lift arms from going down when I lower the mid mower other than removing the lift arms?

FredWalter · Nov 2, 2013

Fred, you did say your kids like to play on your tractor, so they may have turned the knob on you.

Yes, that was the problem.

k0ua · Nov 2, 2013

FredWalter said:
Yes, that was the problem.

thanks for checking back with us and let us know how it turned out

radrock · Nov 2, 2013

FredWalter said:
Yes, that was the problem.

good deal. Glad it was not anything major!

bakerg · Nov 2, 2013

Dang kids, just want to be like their dad and play with tractors.

:laughing:

FTG-05 · Nov 2, 2013

One of the first things that happened to me and my new to me Kubota L4330. Had the answer here at TBN in a couple hours, fixed it the first 10 seconds I had with the tractor next time I drove it. Thank god for the simple fixes!

irvingj · Nov 3, 2013

Chapster, I don't think there's any way to prevent those lift arms from dropping when the mower deck is lowered-- it's the same system. As far as removing the lift arms, I suspect that might be tough to do; they appear to be a press fit.

If yours has the backhoe (2310), you could do what I did: put a length of 3/4" pipe through the BH mount holes so the 3PH arms (disconnected) can lay against it. That way, the lift arms are free to go up & down without hitting anything. If you need it, I could post a pic. WBB

chapster · Nov 3, 2013

irvingj, I forgot to mention that I have a gc2400, but I think the hydro systems are pretty much the same. I appreciate your input. What I am concerned about is when I lower my mid mount mower, I noticed I had mud accumulate on my lift arms on the rear where I pin my 3 pt equipment. I have some springs in the field where I mow and it gets messy sometimes. I just added the quick attachment to my lift arms and will have to either remove them or just keep an eye on them when using my massey. Thx.

irvingj · Nov 4, 2013

OK, here's how I did mine, and you might be able to do the same: I pulled the pins on both ends of the lift arm links (one of which is adjustable) and removed them. This allows the two now free-swinging lift arms with the ball joints on the ends to rest against the pipe I have in there. I put a couple of bungies on them just to keep them spread, so the two hydraulic lift arms wouldn't hit them when they come down. I also ensured that the hydraulic return line was well out of the way on the right side, up above. (Found that out the hard way!)

I first noticed the problem when I was mowing on the "lower level" and noticed some deep gouges in the lawn as I went up into the steep uphill part. It was those two lift arms digging in as the tractor pitched up.

Hope this helps-- maybe you could remove those two links without too much interference with your 3PH quick-hitch business. WBB