farmtrac 45 3-point control issue

[myersraymond13]

I'm having issues with my 3-point controls. The lift won't start to lift until the last two inches of travel on the lever. Also, if there is an implement on the 3 point such as a mower and hit any bump the handle will fall and the 3-point will lower. It does not want to stay up. The 3 point will lift all the way up and is plenty strong to lift whatever, just having those issues. Anyone has any reccomendations on what to check?

 

[MTGreen]

I had an issue with my Shibaura made Ford where the lever didn't want to stay up. Turned out there was a friction disk adjustment on the lever shaft that could be tightened up