3py doesn't move

[IslandTractor]

Just to clarify something Rick has already pointed out. Replies are not differentiating clearly so I thought I'd try to state it again.

There are a couple of simple things that could cause the 3PT not to respond as expected on a DK40se. The first is the little valve near the operators heel that sets the rate at which an implement goes down. The MLS valve (I can never remember the official name) is also present on the CK series. When that valve is overly slow in it's setting, the 3PT will still go up it just won't come down. It is pretty simple to set it to "fast" or "rabbit" and then try the 3PT again. If that valve was set to slow then the 3PT will work after the adjustment.

The second mix up is what I described earlier (and Rick pointed out). The DK series has draft control and if that lever is not fully forward it limits the 3PT control in both up and down directions. That is not an issue with the CK tractors and I'm guessing that most of us with DK tractors have had that experience once or twice.

 

[Brokermike]

can someone explain the idea of having a short section of hose made for the remotes to avoid any deadheading issue?

 

[IslandTractor]

can someone explain the idea of having a short section of hose made for the remotes to avoid any deadheading issue?

1) rear remotes have female connectors
2) take a piece of 3/8 or 1/2 inch hydraulic hose that is long enough to form a loop back on itself without kinking (probably 18" to 24" is my guess).
3) have male quick connect fittings installed on both sides of the hose piece. (see note below about using 90 degree hose couplers too)
4) connect each male fitting to one of the female rear remote outlet fittings
5) you're done.

What this does is allow fluid to flow when the valve is opened (accidentally). As I understand it there is no performance penalty and the only downside is that you have a piece of vulnerable hose to watch out for. A few zipties should handle that however as you can secure the hose out of the way of the 3PT. The shortest piece of hose to make a loop may not actually be the best way to do it as that would limit your ability to secure the hose in a safe area. I'd probably have the hose long enough so the loop itself was secured forward of, not behind, the remote fittings. That allows the fenders/seat area to protect the hose.

Another point, you can get 90 degree brass/steel hose crimp fittings that would also help keep the exposed hose to a minimum by avoiding having the hose project behind the tractor before looping.

If you are not familiar with hydraulic fittings, talk to your dealer. Rick Wallace could do it easily as he has the exact tractor to use as a model and he makes up custom hydraulic hoses all the time.