3-Point Hitch No lift in 3-point hitch

[spareparts1]

I think thats the answer. And if so, that sucks. IF they adjusted the 3PH valve too far, its position becomes totally dynamic and dependent on pressure. Makes for a smooth operating hitch, but anything else that changes pressure in the system changes pressure in that circuit and you see movement as a result.

I guess first think I would do is try to replicate the issue. Raise the hitch up, an keep an eye on it while you do some maneuvers with the FEL. Pushing into something, dumping, raising, etc. Just put it through its paces

:thumbsup: Hi Guys!! It's been a rough couple weeks. I'm sorry didn't get back to y'all sooner! I've spent 2 days and evenings stripping my barn and putting back 650 pounds of fresh straw for bedding/soaking up all the darn water. Short story is, I ended up with sciatica. Hard for me to even sit long enough to read your excellent responses. Anyway, that first adjustment (http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ift-3-point-hitch-img_20150307_233526_966-jpg) you all suggested helped me get a bale back to the cows without having to push it backwards on the ground. Many, many thanks! I have to goose the FEL to get the lift, but at this point, I am grateful.

I send a picture to show you!

As far as putting the tractor through its paces, I have to wait on that until things dry out... ... ... ... In the mean-time, I finally broke down and scheduled a visit with my chiropractor... Thank you again!!!

 

[teg]

Next thing you could do is check what PSI your tractor has (and bump it up some ) Usually, dealers set it around 2250 and the manual (I think) calls for 2475? I was able to just tighten my nut to get an extra 150# of lift - planning to bump it up again to 2600 PSI. Make sure you have a gauge to know the before and after PSI. You can damage the pump...

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...343772216-bump-up-lift-capacity-l3400-002-jpg

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ctions-add-extra-spools-l2800-tighten-nut-jpg

 

[Egon]

Pictures of feeding bales in Alberta. Thought it might be interesting.

The ipad ! Upside down

 

[spareparts1]

Thank you teg and Egon! Excellent pictures! Back is doing better, but I still do "too much..."