How do I work the Hydrolic controls on a '48 Ford 8N?

[esks5953]

Specifically,
How do I engage the hydraulic controls to:

a: Raise and lower the front implement (plow blade)?
b: Raise and lower the rear 3 Pt Hitch gear, with or without an implement attached?

Thanks!

 

[GPintheMitten]

On these N series fords you need the pto engaged to raise the 3 pt hitch regardless of wether there is an implement attached or not. My recollection is that the pto engagement lever is by your right leg by the seat. If not then on your left. Once the pto is engaged you lift the lever on the quadrant on your right to raise the lift arms for the 3pt. I dont know how yiur front blade gets its hydraulics but if it feeds off the pump for the 3pt then this same procedure will activate the hydraulic fir that. Then look forca lever on a spool for the front blade. If that doesn't get your front blade going then post some pictures.

 

[GPintheMitten]

Aldo the clutch needs to be engaged...in oyher words take your foot off the clutch pedal.