Forgot to mention that there is a 4 series loader on the front - 422?...if that adds any helful info.
5103 Three Point Hitch Problem...
Hello,
Have a 2008 (5103) 3150 I just got. Learning the ropes.
Previous owner had about 500lbs of concrete block on the very back of a disc harrow.
Three Point would not raise.
Took blocks off, and it would raise, but with a good bit of throttle.
Raise rocker arms all the way up and turn off engine, and the arms go back down.
Any ideas on what to look for?
Thank you!
YJ
Have a 2008 (5103) 3150 I just got. Learning the ropes.
Previous owner had about 500lbs of concrete block on the very back of a disc harrow.
Three Point would not raise.
Took blocks off, and it would raise, but with a good bit of throttle.
Raise rocker arms all the way up and turn off engine, and the arms go back down.
Any ideas on what to look for?
Thank you!
YJ
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Welcome to DT!
I am not familiar with that model, but according to TractorData is was only made from 1985-1987: http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/1/3/131-john-deere-3150.html
I am not familiar with that model, but according to TractorData is was only made from 1985-1987: http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/1/3/131-john-deere-3150.html
My apologies....the Tractor is JD 5103, with 522 bucket.
Should I move this to the "5" series forum?
Should I move this to the "5" series forum?
I changed the title of the thread to reflect the correct tractor and moved it to the correct forum. This will help you to get the info you need!
Thank you - sorry for goofing up on my first post!
does it bog down when you raise the hitch???
It didn't seem to bog, just needed some throttle to get it to raise.
Well, maybe this won't stump the crowd - it is not normal for the rocker arms (raised) to drop when the engine is turned off is it?
yes after a while, they do leak down in a "timely fashion". i mean they dont just fall down exactly when you shut off the tractor right?
If you have soemthing heavy on the back, it might fall in a matter of a half day or a week. With nothing on the back, they should not drop.Well, maybe this won't stump the crowd - it is not normal for the rocker arms (raised) to drop when the engine is turned off is it?
With the arms fully raised - I shut off the tractor and it takes about 3 -5 seconds for the arms to fall all the way to the bottom.
Your tractor should have a rate-of-drop control on it. It should be a "T"-handle on right side. If you can find it, close it down tight while rockshaft is all the way up and then shut off the tractor. If it stays up then, the control valve is at fault. If it still leaks down, the lift piston seals could be bad or the cylinder could be scored or cracked.
Thanks,
Going to try that this evening!
Going to try that this evening!
Knocked off work and rode out to the farm this evening.
Raised rockshaft to top, tightened valve and turned engine off as you suggested.
Arms did not drop. I stood on each arm and both arms and they didn't budge.
Did happen to see a killer sunset and frosty breath while this was happening.
Thank you again for your input here...
Raised rockshaft to top, tightened valve and turned engine off as you suggested.
Arms did not drop. I stood on each arm and both arms and they didn't budge.
Did happen to see a killer sunset and frosty breath while this was happening.
Thank you again for your input here...
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