Three point hitch won't go down

[Kesley305]

Hi. I have a mahindra 6525, the problem I am having is the three point hitch won't go down with a set of harrows hook up to it. Is there a way I can let it down Manuel. Or has someone had this problem, an can tell me how too fix this problem.

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

Hi. I have a mahindra 6525, the problem I am having is the three point hitch won't go down with a set of harrows hook up to it. Is there a way I can let it down Manuel. Or has someone had this problem, an can tell me how too fix this problem.

Make sure both the position and draft controls are in the down position, then remove the stop bracket on the knob just below your seat and turn that knob in and out a few times. While doing this, keep moving the position control lever up and down. Hopefully this will dislodge a blockage in your hydraulic valve. Give it a try and let us know if you have any success.

 

[Kesley305]

i tried that, still the same way. it this common for a tractor with only 9hrs on it.

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

No, it isn't common on a new tractor. I had one this summer that had been in the up position and not used for a couple of years. I finally used a sledge hammer on the 3PH arms and the shock finally got them to going down and then after a few up and down cycles it worked normally. With only 9 hours I would assume it is still under warranty and you should call your dealer, and if it isn't under warranty then it has been sitting not being used and probably has the same non use situation the tractor I had experience with. If this is the case, with the disc on it, a little run over some rough ground might help.

 

[Kesley305]

this is a brand new 2011 6525.

 

[DavesTractor]

Hi. I have a mahindra 6525, the problem I am having is the three point hitch won't go down with a set of harrows hook up to it. Is there a way I can let it down Manuel. Or has someone had this problem, an can tell me how too fix this problem.

If it lifted it fine but won't drop it, I'd think the rate-of-descent valve is turned closed, but that doesn't happen by itself. It sounds like you have already tried that, but if not and you have had kids or neighbors admiring and fiddling with your new tractor, then double check that valve. If that valve is surely open, then look at the linkage for the position control to make sure something isn't disconnected. I've sold quite a few of the 5525/6525 and can't recall ever having this issue when it was anything other than the valve being closed.

I suppose some manufacturing debris could have gotten in the valve orifice and effectively closed it, but I doubt it. In either event, it's an easy fix for your dealer.