3 Point Hitch Slow

granddadtc · Jul 15, 2012

Ford 1700 3 point hitch lifts as usual, fast and strong. The problem is going back down, i can drink a cup of coffee waiting! Anyone have a tip for me?

Thanks!

Just Bill · Jul 15, 2012

Check to see if it has an adjustment knob or lever somewhere in the 3 point area.
It might be under the seat or on the top of the 3 point .
With no wieght on the 3 point it probably will be slow.
I am not familiar with your tractor but my kubota has a knob that adjusts the fall speed.

George2615 · Jul 15, 2012

My Mahindra also has a know below the front of the seat. It controls down speed of the 3Pt arms. You probably have one too.

granddadtc · Jul 16, 2012

Ok, you guys are genius! My valve was closed. It is VERY easy to turn, almost to the point i belive vibration could close it. I'll see if there is a lock down nut or something to tighten up the adjustment knob.
Thanks for the info, feeling dumber than usual,
Tim

Localmotion · Jul 16, 2012

On some of the older fords, the draft control can interfer with the link arm drop rate - try adjusting the draft leaver if fitted... Same thing happens on our NH if the draft is set too high.