Michael In Tennessee
Gold Member
Your dealer definitely screwed up the installation. However, these kits do not address the added complication of having a backhoe loop. The kit might not have the correct hoses but is otherwise fine.
Basically, the 3rd function is placed in series between the loader valve and the 3pt hitch in a normal installation. With the backhoe, the order will be: Loader - 3rd function - backhoe - 3pt. Note that the 3pt is likely behind a manifold under the left side of the tractor if it is anything like the bigger tractors.
The dealer needs to attach the P port of the 3rd function to the existing loader power beyond port and move the existing power beyond hose to the T port of the 3rd function. Use whatever adapter fittings are needed to get a clean install. There are no extra quick disconnects required, nothing ever needs to be connected/disconnected except your normal backhoe loop when you don't have the backhoe connected. The backhoe PB hose might not be the correct length and you might have to get a custom hose made. If the hose is too long, you can either have it shortened or find a place to coil the extra. If too short, well...it ain't gonna stretch.
You will then have use of the 3rd function at any time.
If they pick up the tractor, make sure to have the grapple installed so they can test the system end-to-end.
Basically, the 3rd function is placed in series between the loader valve and the 3pt hitch in a normal installation. With the backhoe, the order will be: Loader - 3rd function - backhoe - 3pt. Note that the 3pt is likely behind a manifold under the left side of the tractor if it is anything like the bigger tractors.
The dealer needs to attach the P port of the 3rd function to the existing loader power beyond port and move the existing power beyond hose to the T port of the 3rd function. Use whatever adapter fittings are needed to get a clean install. There are no extra quick disconnects required, nothing ever needs to be connected/disconnected except your normal backhoe loop when you don't have the backhoe connected. The backhoe PB hose might not be the correct length and you might have to get a custom hose made. If the hose is too long, you can either have it shortened or find a place to coil the extra. If too short, well...it ain't gonna stretch.
You will then have use of the 3rd function at any time.
If they pick up the tractor, make sure to have the grapple installed so they can test the system end-to-end.