MT225E

[Lark62]

I missed it in the manual or is there no float position for the 3 pt.

 

[JohnT3383]

I hope somebody can find it because I think my XG3140 doesn't have float - the manual doesn't help much, afaic.

 

[GS650GL]

A 3 point hitch does not have float. It doesn't need it because there is no down pressure. You can lift the hitch arms manually when they are down. If you put a rear remote hydraulic kit on, there is no float on that either. The only thing with float on a MT225E is the loader valve.

 

[JohnT3383]

Good to hear, thanks; I have not mastered fine movements of 3-point lifting, since so far, the adjusting I've tried results in implements dropping hard & raising fast: 1/2" & smaller increments are beyond me, but maybe I'm asking too much.

 

[Bobrown14]

Good to hear, thanks; I have not mastered fine movements of 3-point lifting, since so far, the adjusting I've tried results in implements dropping hard & raising fast: 1/2" & smaller increments are beyond me, but maybe I'm asking too much.

There should be a flow rate adjustment valve.. Look between your legs when sitting on the seat should be down low below the seat somewhere....

 

[GS650GL]

Yup, the hitch drop speed valve below the front of the seat will slow it down so it doesn't drop so hard. But if you screw it all the way in, the hitch is locked and won't lower at all. There is a decal with a picture of a rabbit, a turtle, and a lock. It is only for the drop speed though, it does not affect the raise speed. There is no raise speed adjustment other than engine RPM. Raising in small increments is a little challenging like you said. If you move the lever slowly, the hitch will be jerky when it raises. If you move the lever quickly, it will raise smoothly. Unfortunately, this is a normal characteristic of the hitch valve on this model and I have learned to live with it. Once I get the lever stop knobs on the quadrant adjusted for lowering depth and raise height, it's no longer a problem.

 

[JohnT3383]

Yes a valve is there, but it's either very touchy across a smaller range than I've been trying, or I have something else out of whack.
I've stopped dealing with the outfit from which I bought the tractor because they seem much more interested in sales than service: below the seat are two levers, one of which would not latch [seemed not to have a detent] into place (it admits hydraulic pressure to the rear hydraulics), but the dealership installed a modified turnbuckle (before initial delivery) as a fix. It seemed weird, at first I thought maybe it was something their experience suggested was helpful: I'll claim newby innocence, so don't jump my case.
I gave up complaining, and when I returned for an oil change (I know I shouldn't have), they acted horrified and fixed the situation. I stayed loyal too long, but I'm not going back.
And by the way, LS manuals stink.

 

[JohnT3383]

Thanks, GS650, I was typing too much, and missed your post.
I missed the beginner training class, but the Forum has been lots of help.
Thanks to everyone!

 

[GS650GL]

If you have a double remote valve for rear hydraulics with 2 levers, I think one comes with a detent and the other one doesn't. A detent can be added, but I don't have the part number handy right now. It replaces the spool centering spring on the valve. Detents are good when you need them, but sometimes a lever gets bumped and will not return to neutral. If you don't realize it, the hydraulics are deadheaded and the pressure relief valve is blowing which will cause the hitch to not raise and can overheat the oil if left on for a long time. I agree that the manuals could be written better.