Powermaster 3pt leaking down

[Florida_Farmer]

Now that I know what it is.. I'll be sure to mention it!
When that valve is in the most forward position, the position control does nothing. In the middle and the back (towards the rear of the tractor) there is some movement.
Also - my fluid is towards the low mark on the dip stick - does it take universal fluid? I think I know where the fill plug is..

And, you mentioned the draft should be down for positon control and now the draft control is in the up position - how much force should it take to move it down? Can it be done with the tractor not running? I've pushed down on it with some emotion and it goes an inch or so but then not much - I don't want to force/break something.

Thanks for all the help. My grandfather bought this tractor on my birthday and I had it for a number of years after he retired but I sold to a friend when I moved for business to a city where I couldn't use it at all with the agreement that I would get it back. 18 years later I went and got it.. Now I'm trying to remember all this stuff....

Lastly, you've probably been asked before but is the Soundguy a hint to your profession (outside of tractors)? I've got some freinds in the area that are in the commercial sound business.

Thanks again.

 

[Soundguy]

utf fluid for the hyds.

as I said. when the remote is fore or aft.. it diverts oil away from the 3pt hitch. only when centerd will the 3pt have oil.

the draft lever moves springs and linkages.. can be moved any time.

as fromt he 1`st pic.. draft control lever is up / correct for position control. ( up = straight out to the side ).

soundguy? yes.. I'm a sound engineer at night, most holidays and weekends...

 

[Florida_Farmer]

Topped off the fluids and went out to mow again, still leaking down - I guess we're back to the start.... Whats the $15 dollar solution with some heavy lifting?
Also - dripping some gas under the tank at the shutoff valve both bolts feel snug - is there a gasket or an o-ring in there somewhere?
Thanks

 

[Soundguy]

valve has an oring under it. could be leaking from oring.. packingnut/vlave or where fuel line enters.

15$ top cover kit has a handfull of orings and gaskets.

 

[Florida_Farmer]

Hard to tell where the leak is - I'll start with the O-Ring - I see 2 bolts - I assume the tank is threaded? Will the valve come out and clear the valve cover or more work required...?
On the hydraulics - who would you suggest to get the top cover kit from?

Thanks again.

 

[Soundguy]

a cnh dealer will have the top cover kit for 10-15$.

on the fuel valve, it has 2 bolts holding it to the bottom of the tank. they are not thru holes.. so no selaer is needed.

remove the line after draining tank.. remove bolts.. rotate the tap a bit and pull down at a slight angle. you will notice the tap does not set directly over the valve cover.. but more towards the manifold side of it. take it out that direction..

 

[Florida_Farmer]

OK - at the risk of sounding pretty stupid - is cnh dealer -a new holland dealer? Or something else - I use the one in Eustis -
Also - have you ever ordered from Dennis Carpenter in North Carolina? Looks pretty professional on the web site.
Thanks.

 

[Soundguy]

cnh = case new holland

 

[Florida_Farmer]

Thanks - will call today.

 

[Soundguy]

any results?