3pt hydraulic lever became very difficult to move (how to fix) 4400HST

[Mike_S]

The hydraulic lever beside the seat that controls the three point has become VERY difficult to move on my 4400HST -- any suggestions on what I can do to fix this issue -- this issue makes working with a rear blade very difficult...

Thanks,

Mike_S

 

[kennyd]

Have you ever lubricated the linkage? There should be a few joints and a friction plate for the lever. Sorry, I can't post a pic from JDP at this time.

 

[johns_dmax]

My 5105 did this a while back. It turned out the screw at the end of the controls had tightened down and was the cause of the bind. I had to take off the fender to get at it but was able to remove the screw and put some Locktite on it. I then tightened it down enough to hold everything together but loose enough for the control to move freely. Its been that way for a couple of years with no problems. Hope yours is as easy a fix as mine was.

 

[BRBurns]

Pull the suspension seat off and tithe plastic on both sides. That will let you get to the linkage. Should be obvious at that point.

 

[kennyd]

From JDP, Fluid Film works great for the linkages, do the joystick as well: