After operating the diverter valve a few times, I realized that it took more effort to push in/pull out the valve than I had expected. Also seems like releasing hydraulic pressure on the valve helps.Works fine and allows quick change from using the loader to operating the belly mower.
Thanks for the feedback. After working with the valve control, I found that to move the push/pull to open/close the valve required more effort. Seems easier if the hydraulic pressure is released first. I am thinking that some residual fluid pressure in the valve may be causing this. Not...
Last week I had a John Deere manual hydraulic diverter valve installed on my John Deere 2305 tractor by a local dealer. I tried operating it, but the valve doesn’t move when the tractor is running and difficult to operate when tractor is not running and hydraulic pressure released. Not sure if...
The belly mower on my 2006 John Deere 2305 fails to stay up in the transport position. Will stay in position for a few seconds and then drops to a lower level. What might be causing this? The mower has a hydraulic lift cylinder independent of the 3 pt. hitch. Mower otherwise works great!
I have a John Deere 2305 tractor with a front end loader, mid-mount 54" mower deck, landscape rake, and a Bauman Sidewalk Sander. I have had it for about six years and has been an incredible piece of equipment and would recommend it to anyone interested in a reliable, trouble-free tractor. Only...