3-Point Hitch MF 3080 3PL lift not functioning

Kobler · May 24, 2016

Good evening all

Please treat me as very new to tractor issue diagnostic so no suggestion is to simple.

I have a MF 3080 which has been temperamental for sometime with pto engaging switching to rabbit and if you do not disconnect the battery they will be flat the next day. Having said this all the 3PL lift has always functioned reliably however now it will not raise or lower. As a side note I have never had the outside controls work. If I switch the rocker switch up nothing happens if I switch it down both the notification lights come on as per the attached pictured but the arms still do not move.

There is oil in the shared transmission hydraulic tank.

I forgot to point out in the first post this is the autotronic version of the 3080, hence the info about the pto and battery.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Harry in Ky · May 24, 2016

The battery drain problem might take some time, but will most likely be easier to find and cheaper to fix than the other issues. All that's required is an analog volt meter, some basic hand tools and patience. The other problems all seem to have at least one common connection. The computer. Once again, comes the joy of owning a tractor with computer controlled electronics. They're great when they work, but frustrating when they don't.
I've had little success on this or any other forum finding much information on troubleshooting Massey systems. Hope you have better luck.
I may be able to help you track down the battery draw if you're interested.