BX 3 point hitch won't work

[jnjpream]

I have attached the schematic for your use..

If the TPH arms are already down, you can ignore this question..

When you put the lever to the down position for the TPH, can you push the arms down? Not sure if the arms are currently up or down when you say it won't work. There usually needs to be some weight on them to make them go down.

 

[Tollster]

When I purchased my BX23 I had the same trouble, I believe I actually had to push the 3 point down in the back, I also recall the knob under the seat was frozen and I could not turn it. It had the BH on and I do not think the original owner ever even used the 3 point. It wasn't rusty or anything, just stuck and would not come down. It took me about 2 hours to free it up. Make sure nothing is hanging up on the MM arms too.

 

[hlaskor]

Thanks for all the replies. It is not the valve/handle underneath the seat (checked that first!). I called the dealer and his mechanic was no help...gave a few suggestions (mainly the valve/handle for the flow rate under the seat). I called back, spoke to the owner and told him what I had tried. His response "well, you spent too long trying to fix it...we should've done it right the first time. What's your address and how do I get to your house? I'll be there on Thursday". He agreed that it was probably plumbed wrong (return/power beyond ports). Now that's a dealer! He's ensured my business for a long time to come. Anyone in NW Ohio...check out J & L Equipment in Wapakoneta, Ohio...ask for Jim. I'll reply back when we finally get this figured out, just so you all know what was really wrong with the 3pt. Thanks for your help!

 

[hlaskor]

Turns out that the kubota instruction manual gave two different sets of instructions on how to hook up the lines...the mechanic choose wrong! The power beyond ports was, indeed, connected to the return port. he came out to my house, fixed it in 15 minutes, no charge. Great service, great business! Everything is working great now...FEL definitely worth it!

Thanks for all your help!