3-Point Hitch DK55 3 point lift will not lower.

ritcheyvs · Jul 3, 2014

It looks like there are several ways the lowering knob can be loose from the MLS valve with no actual problem in the actual MLS valve. See:

I'd start bu ensuring the actual knob is locked to the shaft. If that's OK, it's time to pull the seat (it's heavy).

skpax · Jul 5, 2014

Well pulled seat and panel cover off, everything looks good as far as the MLS and lowering speed adjustment is concerned. Everything is dusty but no fluid leaks visible and everything on the draft and lift assembly looks and feels tight (no missing bolts or nuts anywhere) Any more suggestions?

Coyote machine · Jul 5, 2014

Try smacking the MLS valve lightly with a plastic faced hammer or dead blow hammer to see if there is a stuck passageway/spring/ball. If that doesn't work you could crack open the hydraulic fittings enough to let the pressure down and hopefully get the hog on the ground. This could also prove the valve's the problem, or not. Exercise caution regardless of the route you take. BTW, full disclosure; I can't say whether what I suggested above will work or not with any certainty, buy short of disassembling the MLS valve to seek out possible issues with it, this is what I might do if I were you.
You could still search for prior MLS valve issues in the Kioti forum; I'm sure I've read about at least one failure/resolution thread in the past.:confused3:

skpax · Jul 5, 2014

Well Coyote Machine you came up with a FIX!! 3rd tap with a dead blow hammer worked!!! Each one was harder than the one B4. I had put a hydraulic jack under the BH and when it fell it was about 1". The system worked repeatedly after the tap! I know something had to have caused it but I still have no clue yet what it is.

I want to Thank everyone for their contribution to this thread! I will probably go ahead and do a early fluid and filter change out soon. Thanks again ALL.

murphy1244 · Jul 5, 2014

Good show Captain!

Coyote machine · Jul 5, 2014

skpax said:
Well Coyote Machine you came up with a FIX!! 3rd tap with a dead blow hammer worked!!! Each one was harder than the one B4. I had put a hydraulic jack under the BH and when it fell it was about 1". The system worked repeatedly after the tap! I know something had to have caused it but I still have no clue yet what it is.

I want to Thank everyone for their contribution to this thread! I will probably go ahead and do a early fluid and filter change out soon. Thanks again ALL.

Sweet! Glad it worked out for you!:drink: Hopefully whatever lodged in the valve is now heading to the filters. Keep us posted as to whether it keeps working for you over time.:thumbsup: