daydk1
Bronze Member
Hi everyone. I just picked up a 1970 Massey Ferguson 165 with Continental gas engine last Saturday. This is my first experience with MF, so I have a lot of questions. First, I understand this tractor has a two stage clutch. I'm not sure what that means. While I was bush hogging Saturday, I think I experienced the two stage clutch, but I'm not sure if that's what it is or if I have a problem with the tractor. Let me explain. When I depress the clutch all the way in, the three point lift lowers and the PTO stops. When I begin to let out on the clutch, about halfway up, the lift raises back up and the PTO re-engages. Is this normal?
Also, there are two levers right below the seat directly behind the gear shift. They have something to do with the hydraulics. When they are in the upright position, everything works good. If I push the left one forward, the three point lift goes to the ground and will not raise back up. Is this normal?
Also, there are two levers right below the seat directly behind the gear shift. They have something to do with the hydraulics. When they are in the upright position, everything works good. If I push the left one forward, the three point lift goes to the ground and will not raise back up. Is this normal?