Recent content by Istillcare

Over the past year I tried about all combinations of the two levers. Can feather down the hitch, return to previous height setting etc, just nothing to change the up speed. If I ever do get a manual or figure out what is wrong (either with me or the tractor) I will be sure and post the info...

Thank you for the reply. My "control" knob is inoperable also, especially because I have not been able to rotate it :( Hitch goes up very slowly, raising speed is about the same whether or not there is a 600 pound load on the arms or not. The only way I can get the arms to raise quickly is by...

Let google be your friend and guide. Do a search for 3 point hitch and you'll find most everything you ever wanted (and did not want) to know about the hitches. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNcoK9ydqtg is a nice little video going over a Kubota 3 point hitch, but very similar on other...

Thank you for the reply. I like the story of tipping it over by accident but taking the "opportunity" to do some work on the underside :) My front end loader works great though. Problem is with my 3 point hitch. I thought someone might have the same or similar tractor and recognize the...

Hi, I have a Ford 445 with a front end loader. Works great for me except I don't understand the controls for the 3 pint hitch lift. Raises very slowly, say a whole minute. Will not leak back down with the tractor off. Also raises quickly when cranking over the motor but not when motor is...