3-Point Hitch I need a little help

[hydro1961]

Hi all
I need a little help here. the 3point on my 2800h is getting weak. I only have 60 hours on it and it will barely lift my 5ft land scape rake. It just had it's 50 hour service at the dealer and he didn't find anything wrong. Am I missing something, I know he didn't change the hyd fluid just the filters.
the 3 point uses the same fluid as the transmission "right?" I have checked that with the dip stick right under the seat by my right heel. I have adjust the follow up linkage all the way and rake will only come off the ground by 6 inches, it used to be a lot higher. Yes I have check the knob under the seat and it is open. Thanks in advance Joe

 

[Clint S]

Do you have a ''fluid'' control knob that adjusts the speed and pressure????

 

[amaxwell]

With only 60 hrs . It should be covered by warranty. Call your dealer to see if they know what could cause this before you make the trip.

 

[hydro1961]

yes Clint I do and I have adjusted it with no help.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Time to call the dealer. They should have noticed that when doing the 50 hour service. Hopefully your warranty will cover all the cost of repair.

 

[bajabum]

They may have caused the problem...

 

[hydro1961]

Thanks everyone for your input, but they pointed me in the right direction. The friction was too tight on the three point lever as was binding
to the point it bent the flimsy lever. I oiled the linkage, bent the lever back and loosened up the friction now everything thing works like it should. If you own one of these the 3 point lever should move with one finger, any more friction will bend the lever over time.
Joe

 

[Texasmark]

Sure would be nice if you posted a picture of what was binding and the lever and all.

Thanks
Mark

 

[ecbaatz]

Same thing happened to mine. Luckily it was a simple fix.