Kilworth Compact Tractor Hydraulics

[scouse lee]

Hey fellas, after finally giving up on my Ford 3000 hydraulics I've borrowed a Kilworth DT Vivid 3000 compact tractor to use with my log splitter, I've sussed out the general controls on it but the problem is there is a handle that you push forward that works the auxiliary hydraulics but when you let go it returns to it's normal position & the log splitter stops. I cannot seem to find any user manuals for this piece of machinery & the owner has never used the hydraulics before. Can anyone help or do I need to have one of my kids hold the handle for a few hours:laughing:

 

[J_J]

You have to tie the handle in a position that will provide flow to your log splitter. We use a bungee cord for that. The tractor valve is supposed to return to neutral, unless you have detent, which keeps the lever in the on condition. Is there a detent unit available for your valve ?