3-Point Hitch L345 3PH Control Lever

[carlubu1]

Thanks to some great help on a prior problem I am hoping for more. The control lever on my L345 works fine as long as I hold it in an up position, but when I release it the lever falls on its own and the arms go down. It lifts with very little pull but the arms remain up as long as I hold the lever up. I am clueless.

 

[rbargeron]

I think there's a nut and a jam nut on the lever shaft. Using two wrenches, loosen the 2 nuts from each other, snug up the inner one a bit so the lever has a little drag, then hold the inner one and tighten the outer one against it. As always, prompt cheerful refund if info is bogus. Take care, Dick B

 

[Tx Jim]

I second what rbargeron stated. The friction device that holds the control lever snug needs tightening a little.

 

[carlubu1]

Thanks, Tx Jim and rbargeron. I always think something is going to be more complicated. By the way, Tx Jim, the bypass hose for the rear remote control valve worked perfectly. Thanks again.

 

[carlubu1]

Thanks, Tx Jim. Took about 2 miutes to correct problem.

 

[carlubu1]

Thanks, rbargeron. Some things are so simple when you know what to do.

 

[rbargeron]

As experience grows there's less to these things than meets the eye. I've been around L345's over 30 years - not many surprises any more.