3-Point Hitch 3 point hitch won't go down

[jimmyj]

Disregard, I am an idiot, I knew about the knob, but since i set the knob a year ago when I bought the tractor, I have not messed with it. It turned out I must have hit the knob. When I woke up this morning the first thing i checked was the knob and it was all the way to the "turtle." Works fine as always!! However, I am bringing the tractor back to the dealer in the morning because I have had a small leak on the hydraulic hose that ties into the steering cylinder. It has leaked since i bought it new, but it has only been enough to keep it wet and not leak too much. I fugure I might as well have the dealer repair it while its under warranty. Thanks for the feedback though!!

The best repairs are ones that are not repairs. Good news.

 

[MichiganIron]

Hydraulic cylinder, inside the housing on top of the rear axle.

 

[breadtrk]

Check and see if you inadvertently hit the 3PH speed control valve and spun it shut. I have done this on 2 different tractors it is usually a knob below the seat in front.

TBN saves the day again! I never touch it but guess it got turned somehow.

 

[k0ua]

TBN saves the day again! I never touch it but guess it got turned somehow.

You bump it with your foot getting on and off the tractor.. I have done it several times

 

[ritcheyvs]

You bump it with your foot getting on and off the tractor.. I have done it several times

Me too. Kinda scary until I figured it out.

 

[ustmd]

Another save for me--just had the same "issue"

 

[k0ua]

Another save for me--just had the same "issue"

It is a good feeling when it turns out to be a no cost "fix" isn't it

 

[rcv]

Glad to find this thread. The knob had me frozen in the up position. I hadn't moved it so I didn't think about it being the issue, and I had forgotten it was there - and it was dark and raining. But thanks to those who mentioned that it can inadvertently be changed by a foot - or in my case maybe a 6-year old grandson. Half a twist and the box-blade began to slowly settle.

Bob

 

[k0ua]

Glad to find this thread. The knob had me frozen in the up position. I hadn't moved it so I didn't think about it being the issue, and I had forgotten it was there - and it was dark and raining. But thanks to those who mentioned that it can inadvertently be changed by a foot - or in my case maybe a 6-year old grandson. Half a twist and the box-blade began to slowly settle.

Bob

We see dozens of these types of posts each year here on TBN. It is just part of tractor ownership. :thumbsup:

 

[sturd]

I have a Shibaura with all japanese control markings. This thread has been another in a long line of revelations.