bigslice0904
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I noticed that my rockshaft control lever has gotten harder to move forward/back. JD dealer mentioned I should look at the Rate of Drop valve to see if it needs adjusting (his fear was that there was too much pressure build up in the hydraulics). First question is: could it be hydraulic problems if that rockshaft control lever is harder to move, or could the lever be damaged? The 3-point hitch works fine - mower moves up and down as expected.
Secondly, I found the valve under the seat, but found that it can't be turned - it's frozen, as if rusted. I'm considering using a large pair of pliers to carefully break it loose, but was looking for other suggestions (I don't want to break the stem ). Also, if I succeed in getting it moved, is this valve supposed to turn a full 360 degrees, or is it limited in how far it can turn?
Thanks in advance,
Bryan
Secondly, I found the valve under the seat, but found that it can't be turned - it's frozen, as if rusted. I'm considering using a large pair of pliers to carefully break it loose, but was looking for other suggestions (I don't want to break the stem ). Also, if I succeed in getting it moved, is this valve supposed to turn a full 360 degrees, or is it limited in how far it can turn?
Thanks in advance,
Bryan