Stiff 3-pt control on L39

[kolmstead]

The 3-pt. control lever on my L39 is very stiff. Didn't notice until I removed the backhoe and installed the 3-pt. hitch arms. The lever drags against one side of its slot, but I can cope with that by pulling the lever to the opposite side. I squirted a little oil on the point where the control rod enters the 3-pt. housing, but that didn't help much.

I was trying to use the 3-pt. hitch with a rear blade today to grade a driveway, and found that I had to slap the control lever to make it change position. Needless to say, the driveway wound up looking pretty rough.

My old L2950 3-pt hitch control got pretty stiff years ago, but oiling the point where it entered the 3-point body smoothed things right out. To do a good job with a rear blade or box blade, I need the control lever to move smoothly. Any suggestions?

-Karl

 

[SLOBuds]

My L35 lever is stiff also. Don't know why, but my particular machine never used the 3ph controls until I bought it - so I assumed it was stiff from non use.

I'll try to remember to remember to ask the dealer. Also, I have the shop manual so I'll look at that too.

 

[tandttravis]

The 3 pt lever on my B-26 is also very stiff, it makes it very difficult to fine tune, let me know if you find a solution.

 

[Chris2520]

My 3 point lever was very stiff on my JD 2520.
when it was new. i did oil all the linkage to all connections.
and now its smooth as silk.

Chris....