barn find ts 1610 rear arm question

andyj007 · Nov 29, 2020

Hi guys, first time poster,
ive acquired a 1610 thats been hardly used and stored in a barn on a small holding.. its a very very clean machine, i will get some pictures later today ..
it looks to be in great condition, bar badly perished front tyres, ..
its starts ok, but lazy, im guessing it needs new glow plugs and it chugs for 10 seconds or o before catching.. once warm it fires back up fine..
ive no operators manual just the parts manual ive forum on iseki website..

pto works spins ok, but i cannot lower or raise the rear control arms, there is a lever on the rhs of the seat which i guess should lower and raise the rear arms depending on where it is positioned but i get no movement what so ever.. there is also a knob that turns in and out iust in front of the arms which i guess is something to do with the hydraulics.. ive tried it wound in or wound out.. but still no operation at all..

what do the cleaver people on here advise could be the problem?

also if i keep teh little tractor i would like to if possible add a hydraulic take off if thats possible to raise and lower a small tipping trailer..

thank you

andyj007 · Nov 29, 2020

thanks guys, am just digging it out the barn now will get it home and get some pics up
so basically if engine is running and the screw in screw out hand valve is out/open the lever beside the seat shoul raise and lower the botom rear links. if that the case then somethings defo up..

great looking machines got to say...

andyj007 · Nov 29, 2020

Wow, nice to meet you too.. Ive not had a tractor before so apologies if i do not know the correct terminology, hence my asking for help..
i think every one who reads would know what i was actually referring to. its certainly wont be my last mistake.. if thats going to be a problem then id rather not be on here with someone being so pedantic .
lifes to short

andyj007 · Nov 29, 2020

any way moving on for those that actually want to help and are interested in my tractor rather than my "nomenclature"

LouNY · Nov 29, 2020

Nice looking little tractor, hope you can get every thing on it figured out.
It is possible that your lift arms are stuck in the lifted position.
I don't know anything about the Iseki tractors.
That said I would make sure than any control knob are screwed out to at least the halfway position,
place the lever on the right side most of the way forward (down) then carefully put some weight on the lift arms and see if you can get them to drop.
Many times lift arms will get stuck in raised position.
I don't know were you are located but I'd say one of the first things to do would be to find an operators manual for your tractor.
It may answer many of your questions.
Also, it helps to just ignore some posters, even though they may have a small amount of good information in their post,
much of it is just bull.

andyj007 · Nov 29, 2020

will try that, L ouny, thanks, i will drop the hydraulic fluid and filter, it may be blocked.. ive found a manual online, but the sites require credit cards to read which looks a little odd, not sure i trust the sites, will see if theres an actual one to buy

MF243RedTop · Nov 29, 2020

While doing the hydro filter pick up a new fuel filter for the engine.. old diesel can be the cause of the slow start. I'd dump the old fuel flush lines/tank and refill with fresh fuel with a new filter.
Might as well do engine oil and filter too...
Start with all fresh fluids

fried1765 · Nov 29, 2020

andyj007 said:
will try that, L ouny, thanks, i will drop the hydraulic fluid and filter, it may be blocked.. ive found a manual online, but the sites require credit cards to read which looks a little odd, not sure i trust the sites, will see if theres an actual one to buy

Please enter your general location/country in your profile.
It may help us, to help you.

andyj007 · Nov 29, 2020

Thank you, i have updated my profile with some info.. im quite a distance over the pond

Ive added a fluid change and filter change to my do list.. & will order some bits next week.. im pretty sure it will be something simple like that (fingers crossed) as the tractor looks to be in super condition, possible it has been restored at some point to a good standard.. .. ,as far as im aware was working fine when it was last used.. although some time ago

Citydude · Nov 29, 2020

Very nice barn find!

fried1765 · Nov 29, 2020

andyj007 said:
Thank you, i have updated my profile with some info.. im quite a distance over the pond Ive added a fluid change and filter change to my do list.. & will order some bits next week.. im pretty sure it will be something simple like that (fingers crossed) as the tractor looks to be in super condition, possible it has been restored at some point to a good standard.. .. ,as far as im aware was working fine when it was last used.. although some time ago

Does the tractor have an hour meter?
Most do.
Looks to be original paint, rather than a refurbish.

ovrszd · Nov 29, 2020

Welcome to TBN. Great Barn find!!!!

ovrszd · Nov 29, 2020

Studying the pictures a bit. Appears to be very low hour tractor in original condition.

As someone mentioned, 3pt may simply be stuck in raised position. Lower the lever and then apply weight to the 3pt. It's a durable mechanism and you aren't going to hurt it by applying considerable weight.

marcelPL · Nov 30, 2020

Welcome here, and don't be too impatient. Many people are willing to help, but also spend time working on or with their own tractors instead of being online

Cool find, i usually do not see them in such good shape.

Hydraulics: First check the oil level (should be next to gear), if ok then try to loosen one of the connections of the oil pipe (the thin one on the right of the tunnel is the line-out), crank it a few times to see if oil is pushed out.

And yes, change all fluids all around to give her a nice start. And an all-around grease-up.

andyj007 · Nov 30, 2020

ok i have the parts manual downloaded from Iseki main homepage..
looking to buy the service either in download or hardcopy, having trouble finding the service manual.. can find an operators manual on ebay which says it covers maintenance. Is there a more substantial workshop manual i need to locate, as suggested im going to tackle all the fluids..
Yes it has an hour meter showing 470..
apparently it was only ever used with a flail ?? for cutting grass..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/3609145999...iRN8hGWXREMROt3f5OzAyoFlBU34ZygUaAq1OEALw_wcB

fried1765 · Nov 30, 2020

andyj007 said:
ok i have the parts manual downloaded from Iseki main homepage..
looking to buy the service either in download or hardcopy, having trouble finding the service manual.. can find an operators manual on ebay which says it covers maintenance. Is there a more substantial workshop manual i need to locate, as suggested im going to tackle all the fluids..
Yes it has an hour meter showing 470..
apparently it was only ever used with a flail ?? for cutting grass..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/3609145999...iRN8hGWXREMROt3f5OzAyoFlBU34ZygUaAq1OEALw_wcB

470 is a wonderful number!
Unless you are two years old, that tractor should last for your lifetime!
Congratulations on a GREAT find!

chrismac · Dec 1, 2020

andyj007 said:
ok i have the parts manual downloaded from Iseki main homepage..
looking to buy the service either in download or hardcopy, having trouble finding the service manual.. can find an operators manual on ebay which says it covers maintenance. Is there a more substantial workshop manual i need to locate, as suggested im going to tackle all the fluids..
Yes it has an hour meter showing 470..
apparently it was only ever used with a flail ?? for cutting grass..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/3609145999...iRN8hGWXREMROt3f5OzAyoFlBU34ZygUaAq1OEALw_wcB