Anyone know if there is a way to adjust the control lever for the 3-point hitch so it isn't so hard to move on a 3320? Mines been that way since new and using a box blade it's next to impossible to slightly move the handle easily.
3-Point Hitch 3320 3-pt.
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WH401
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I've noticed the same condition on mine, but I haven't really taken a look to see if there is a way to fix it. I only use the 3 point for the finish mower so I don't need lots of precision. I had thought maybe it was because mine had sat out on the dealer lot for so long, but now that you mention it too, maybe its just a characteristic. Would be nice to know if it could be fixed though, maybe it's as simple as needing some lubrication.
JD3520Turbo
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I have 3520 and it is hard as well. I have had the entire fender and and seat off of this thing when I added a remote hydro to the back. and it looks to be inherent in the design of the hydraulics. I don't see any way to loosen it.
Cocre
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The technical manual shows a nut and friction washers holding the lever (or the thing the lever attaches to) onto a shaft in a tube (I think). Perhaps the nut can be loosened; I would spray some WD40 on it first and see if that doesn't fix the issue. The lever on my 3320 is slick, no binding what-so-ever.
O'k, think I figured it out. If you look on the inner top side of the right rear tire, you can see where the cable connects to the linkage. On the linkage, where it swivels thru the tube is a nut. From what I could feel the tention disk is sandwiched in between. Loosen the nut with a 15mm wrench and end of problem.
WH401
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Awesome, I'll have to go check it out next time I get a chance.