Mowing Mid mount mower won't lift.

koosa · Nov 7, 2012

Not sure the exact problem. Mowing this morning and the mid mount mower will not raise. Can't find anything missing or broken. Manual is not too much help. 3 pt hitch arms raise and lower but no joy with the mid mount. I was planning on removing it this weekend but would
like it to work before I do. Any suggestions. First time this problem has occurred.

CHDinCT · Nov 7, 2012

Since the MMM is connected to the 3PH via linkage, maybe something came loose on the linkage. Start by checking the linkage just inside the left rear wheel while viewing from behind. See if it's moving with the 3PH. If it is, trace it to under the tractor (if you can with the deck mounted - otherwise you may need to remove it to check the rest of the linkage). That's all I can think of off the top of my head. Good luck.

koosa · Nov 8, 2012

Thanks for the information Chris. I will check it out as soon as the rain stops. Almost time to replace the mower with the snow blower. Seems the season are determined to change without my approval.

Cheers Dave

kevincook · Nov 8, 2012

Check your loader hose connections. I had one of the quick connects come loose once when they weren't connected properly and the 3-point hitch didn't work because of it.

koosa · Nov 9, 2012

Thanks for the advice. I will check the connections and report the results. First time in five years this problem has popped up. Great machine in all respects.

Dave