Three Common Tractor Problems that Can be Fixed in 30 Seconds

[@surfinganddancing1609]

As soon as I heard "extreme brush hogging" I knew I was on the right track. You were exactly right- it was not obvious that a hose had been pulled out of the proper seating in the coupler underneath the tractor. Thank you!

[@snuggs3126]

Mike I could hug you like the service manager story. My 3 point hitch was going up and down very slowly. I let a fence installer borrow for the use of the bucket and then it would not go down at all. I you tubed your sight, as I had seen some of your vids before, and Eureka the knob was on lock. Wow what a relief. Many many thanks

[@MarkEGreen427]

Hey Mike, thanks for the tip. I have a new 40hp MF and have 30 hours on it. Yesterday, the front end loader would not tip forward or pull back. I researched your info. I had been bush hogging in high material. You suggested a hose had come loose. You were spot on. Reconnected and works great. Thank you my friend. 👍😃

[@graykope7298]

Mike: you really helped me today . yesterday I was clearing a tree line and my loader stopped moving . There was no hydraulic geysers or puddles and I checked the quick disconnect but I didn't inspect it closely. Your video made the point that a loose fitting can be hard to spot , sure enough you were right , that was the problem. You were also right that the lower hose is a PITA to get reconnected There is place set for you in heaven brotherman , Thanks so much, I need that machine and I have it back, you saved me a lot of time. Take care and keep making videos, great work.

[@gretaknebel8495]

Glad I watched your video. I had my front end loader hydraulic line come undone while shredding pasture. You saved me! Followed your directions and got the line back together. I have a JD 5075M with loader and 7’ shredder.

[@SeminarExcerpt]

Thanks Tractor Mike! I buy and sell used tractors under 40 horsepower as a hobby. I picked up a Ford 1900 tractor (around 30 hp) and didn't look at it too closely until about 3 weeks after I bought it. I paid just $5,000 because the seller had jus tpurchesed it and couldn't get the 3- point hitch to work. The seller was right... it didn't work! I checked for answers on KZbin and your "Three Common Tractor Problems" video showed up. I watched it at 1:00 am in the morning and immediately went to the shop. You were right! The knob you talked about was turned off completely. I started the tractor and turned the knob open and the 3-point hitch works just fine! Thanks again!

[@keithmcneely7247]

Hydraulics failed with heavy work. Thought it was a 1000.00 repair. Had to leave my Kubota in the field since the bucket was flat with the ground. Watched this video and thought it was worth a closer look. To my intense relief, it was an un coupled line. Fixed it just like tractor Mike said. Thank you sir. Sincerely, thank you. Your a great human.

[@lashlarue7924]

Mike... God bless you, sir. Six years ago I parked my old International Harvester 244. I thought it was totaled. I had changed all the fluids and plugs... but the 3-point didn't work. My finish mower would drop down and wouldn't raise. So, discouraged, I parked it and let it sit for years... Time went by. Children were born. Time passed... and then today I got a wild hair and decided to revisit the old machine... She needed a new battery. And some fresh fluids. But she fires up strong! 💪 AND NOW THANKS TO YOU THE 3-POINT WORKS!!! 😆🤘 It lives on!! Thank you for helping my uncle's legacy... it was his tractor. Now it will work the land again. He's smiling down at us in heaven. 🙏 *SUBSCRIBED*

[@TractorMike]

That's AWESOME!!! Glad to hear you got the old IH going.

[@brandonnugent1887]

You just saved me hours! I just picked up an old Yanmar 2210D and the manual isn't too clear on 3-point hitch troubleshooting. It was stuck in the up position. Someone really cranked that control knob tight. All it took was a little movement toward the open position and it was working again! You have a new subscriber.

[@douglascushenbery1747]

I love this video, as a mechanic, I deal with at least one of these issues a lot during the month. Thank you for posting this!

[@billsmith5401]

Mike, I've owned my New Holland 1925 for 24 yrs since new. Learned more from you on how to properly run a tractor in the last 3 months when I dicovered your channel than I have in all those years! And the tractor seems happier too!😂😂

[@kebertxela941]

I was trying to figure out how a 1925 model year was only 24 years old,lol.

[@shaunjackson509]

Hey thanks for the useful tips. 3pt quit working today while i was using tractor. Valve must have vibrated shut. Less than 30 seconds and moving again. Never even thought of turning the Valve

[@steventhechef1538]

Once again, you've save the day Tractor Mike. My hydraulic dial under the seat needed adjustment and Bingo! Bob's your Uncle! Thanks heaps

[@philipmartin2622]

We have had that PTO coupler give us trouble several times because the little ball bearings inside were either rusty or had dirt in them and would not move. We keep everything well lubed but this one happens because the end of the PTO shaft was left hanging in the dirt when it was not on the tractor. We now use a couple large wire tie straps to hold the shaft up to the top of the three point hitch when it is not attached to the tractor.

[@wallymineer5207]

Hi Mike, I really thank you for your video about hose couplings coming loose. You saved me a lot of time and frustration. Keep up the great advice

[@geremychubbuck3730]

Haha - I've been fooled by both the 3-pt hitch trick and the PTO shaft trick. It happens to everyone. Thanks for the tips. Keep up the great work.

[@stickboy6772]

been watching you for two years, and still learning (and using your products). thank you.

[@pkope6849]

Thank You Mike . I just had the problem with PTO arms not going up or down today .... Found your video while searching for some insight to this problem . I went back outside and turned the knob below the seat and the arms fell to the ground ... Thanks again !!!👍👍

[@TractorMike]

Glad it helped! Everyone has to have that happen to them once.

[@royhoco5748]

good info, keep up the good work. tip to tractor owners, read your owner's manual and maintenance manual every once in a while, lot's of good info in those .

[@stevemartinez6757]

I ran into a 3 point hitch not going up or down on my tractor a while back. This is probably specific to my brand of tractor (John Deere). When I first bought the tractor it came configured with a loader/bucket on the front and a backhoe on the back. To run the backhoe it uses a system called "power beyond" where the hydraulics hook up with a supply and return from the tractor to the attachment. When the backhoe (or any other attachment that uses the "power beyond") is removed the supply and return hoses on the tractor need to be connected together. If not, the three point hitch will not function. I luckily figured it out before an embarrassing trip to my local dealer.

[@marcduplessis553]

Hello Mike Thanks for the advice on the PTO. I had a hard time last week trying to put on mine until my neighbur came to my rescue- just like you did for yours. I wished I had seen your video a week sooner. Great channel!

[@bradhildrebs3034]

Thanks Mike bought a new grapple worked great for a few days then VIOLA , took your advice looked at all the lines to the grapple from the 3rd remote and just like you showed us the coupler was not plugged in all the way ...THX !

[@sdr109]

Wow, I was about to call the service department because my three-point was getting very hard to move up and down on my JD 3033R. Saw your video and found the knob under the seat. It was cranked almost shut. Opened it up and everything works great. I could give you a big kiss. 😀

[@TractorMike]

Thanks, I think!

[@sdr109]

@@TractorMike Thanks again Mike for your great videos.

[@JJ-oe4nq]

Just got my first tractor and I think that this is just about my favorite instructional video. I truly appreciate that!

[@Rand0m411]

Thank you, I was able to get my 3 point hitch to move up and down again because of this video.

[@thomasklein6954]

Love your common sense easy to understand videos Thank You for your time and knowledge

[@jeffreywilliamson5581]

Thank you so much Mike. You repaired my front loader not going up issue with a twist of my right hand!

[@christophermaccord7773]

Quick, easy to understand and meaningful tips. Perfect. Please do more of the same.

[@markstrange7196]

Good video. Not all folks that own a tractor are or were farm folks. Thanks Mike.

[@griggbaylee5808]

Hey thanks Mike, never would have expected a coupler to come unhooked on its own, but looking closely it had, easy fix once I figured out how to take the pressure off as it was in a raised position

[@deandanielson8074]

Hi Mike !! Love your showing three common problems and how to fix them. The photo support is superb. Nicely done as usual. - Dean from Minnesota

[@Carless52]

I'm so very grateful for your videos Mike. Thank you!

[@gmt1181]

Thanks so much for posting this. It just saved me a ton of time trying to diagnose a hydraulic issue while reattaching my loader!

[@shoggoth8808]

first i checked the fluid level, then checked for a loose hose connection... yep, problem No. 1! solved! me is big hero after watching this video. thanks dude.

[@ageorge7140]

Thanks

[@ilonastripling9919]

Thank you for your help. I was able to resolve problem #2!

[@gmc1284]

Thank you I had a tree fall on my loader and I couldn't get the bucket to tilt it was exactly what you said I had a line barley plugged .in ....

[@Paul-ny4tu]

Thank you! Now I know how to operate the 3 point thourghly!!

[@jwilkins29111]

Mike, great channel. I've learned so much about my tractor by watching your channel. Being a newbie to tractor ownership your advice has been a life saver. That said, I'm having an issue with my MF 1533. I tractor will not pull in 1,2, or 3. It will only pull forward in 4 low (turtle). I'm trying to figure out to how to determine if I need a new clutch or if this is something I can adjust on the tractor. I don't want to take to the dealership and pay $2k if it's a relatively easy fix. I'm looking for to hearing from you.

[@TractorMike]

John, send me an e-mail at [e-mail] and I'll try to help you resolve. When you say "not pull" what are you trying to pull?

[@larrycainjr]

Good tips, Mike! Hope I’ll remember them when these things happen to me!

[@bobwhite7687]

Best self help video. Question on three point won’t move issue. Have a HESSTON 80-66. Haven’t ran it for three years starts up,and ran fine. But lift won’t work Yes the knob was screwed all the way in. I opened it and still won’t move. I also had to put 2 gallons of hydraulic oil in. Could the hydraulic valve be frozen from sitting three years. The knob does open and close. Thank you. Cape Girardeau Mo.

[@moavbilly7993]

Mike I almost fell off my stool......my nephew spent one whole after noon trying to remove the tiller on my tractor......I told him to go sit in seat and work the loader valve......10 seconds later had him turn around....never told him how I released it. Kept him from "borrowing" my tractor for months.

[@marclussier2275]

Thanks Mike for all of your Great Tips and for all of your hard work and dedication to educating those of us who are new to tractors and even the seasoned farm hands.🤠🚜🇺🇸

[@ogomoditsemenyatso2130]

Hi Mike I have a problem with my tractor it spills the oil through the breather pipe what might be the cause pliz help

[@johnwesley8327]

Good advise, these type of easy to fix issues can cause much stress and frustrations. Been there done that! Thanks for another good information video Mike.

[@westxranchin]

Thank YOU for your fix on three point lock! It helped me on my new Kubota m6-141.

[@chrisdaley5175]

I've a new 2017 Case bought in 18. Enjoyed the insight. I'm leaving my loader on.

[@billsteinkamp4159]

Two years ago you and your family did the funnyist christmas video I ever seen. Please do another this year.

[@joemarano5574]

thank you, lol you just fixed my loader on my 1948 Allis Chalmers wd!

[@BubbaGooder]

Dang, I ain't ever seen a second collar (on the PTO implement) that moved forward like you show'd. I can see why he had a heck load of trouble. All I'd seen is the pull'n back style - but not both. Good to know! Thank's Mike!

[@csnocke5]

Mike you are great. Thx for taking the time for your video you really helped me

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for the great tips, Mike! Didn’t know about the 3 point lock feature with that adjustment knob. That’s good to know! I have had that very same fight with the PTO shaft until I remembered to pull back on the collar.

[@fhuber7507]

Small issue that you can run into: Can't get out of 4WD. This is usually the gears binding due to inadequate slip. If you were going forward, go backward pulling on the 2WD/4WD lever. (if you were going in reverse, go forward) The gear binding should relieve and allow the shift. . This can occur any time you use 4WD even with the wheels getting adequate slip to not damage the gears. It can load up the linkage and make it impossible to move by hand.

[@macsloan58]

Great video. I especially relate the the section regarding the PTO shaft. My brother and his son struggled for an hour messing with their new tractor and 3 pt. tiller. The farmer who farms our fields happened by and my brother sucked up his pride and asked for help. Farmer Dan picked up the shaft and mounted it to the tractor PTO Shaft. My brother couldn’t see what the farmer had done and for a minute he wasn’t going to share his “secret.” After making fun of my brother for a bit, Farmer Dan clued him in. Priceless.

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

0:46 The loader quit working all of a sudden 1:58 the 3 point won't go up or down 4:02 can't get the PTO shaft on or can't get it off Hope was helpful🙂

[@robbeiber837]

My dad had a tractor that the hydraulics never worked right. About an hour to go up and a day to go down. Took it to the dealership 3-4 times to be worked on. He was told nothing was wrong with the hydraulics. When I inherited it, I found a little handle under the side of the seat. After I turned it, they started working. I also found a loose bolt in the hydraulic system. They work good now! He fought with it for 20 years and it was just the valve you mentioned.

[@TractorMike]

Reminds me of the story about the guy who traded in a 150 hp tractor because it wouldn't turn tightly. Took him 40 acres to turn around. The dealer got it in and found that no one had ever adjusted the axle stops. 5 minutes with two wrenches fixed it.

[@briggs0072]

You're awesome!!!!! Now my PTO lowers. Hooray!!! I should have subscribed sooner 😊

[@brianclayton3898]

Let a friend borrow my tractor for a few hours. Dam near lost my mind when I went to use it and the 3 point wouldn't work. Thanks for the quick fix

[@daleval2182]

Big help Mike . TY

[@bobtidwell8823]

That tip about marking splines with paint on old style couplers have saved me from asking for forgiveness on uncrolled thoughts !!!!

[@semco72057]

Those are problems which can be difficult for some people and the toughest one for me is connecting the shaft to the PTO on both of my tractors and I have John Deere brand (790 and 3032E) and I just have a problem getting in there where I can hold the shaft with one hand and use my other hand to connect the shaft to my PTO. The other areas are no problem on my tractors. That is why I don't remove my brush hog from my 790 tractor and just use the other tractor for working with my other implements.

[@frankdougherty3233]

Great stuff. Right to the point and -- clear answers that many of us want to know. Thanks for the share!

[@danacross3427]

PTO shaft on my snow blower works the same way. Spent an hour one time before I figured it out. No hammers or pry bars though.

[@alanross3435]

Thanks for taking the time to make your videos Mike!🚜✌🏻️

[@ernierichard2344]

You are doing a good job helping

[@TractorMike]

Thanks Ernie!

[@larrymoore6640]

Thanks Mike for those helpful tips. I will admit that I was guilty of that PTO problem.

[@fabianferrer-servia8067]

Thanks sir for all your help. Thanks

[@katie8471]

Thanks! It worked! Problems solved!!

[@markbyfield7050]

It's the little things ....! Love the videos Mike, pretty sure I've watched them all now. Great resource for new tractor owners like me. Keep them coming!

[@Wintonfgtv]

Hi. My name is Eugene Whittle from South Africa. My Landini Rex 75F p t o scratching when engaging. I fitted a new Yoke for p t o release bearing and pressure plate assembly

[@tomw5vlt119]

GUILTY - of loading up the NH tractor and driving 2 hrs roudtrip to find my prob was that Turtle/Rabbit knob... hardly any videos on tractors for city folk who weren’t raised on a farm/ranch. Latest... seems today like my lift (weight load) capacity is poor on the front loader. Also, have the same connects to my front bucket you show on the video, wish I knew what to call it and what kind/model fork lift accessory I could put on it if the bucket were removed ...

[@timziegler9358]

Great advise! Thank you

[@howardpersaud465]

Great info, thanks for sharing.

[@d.a.ballou9740]

Good video, sometimes you don't know what you don't know!

[@jimpikul8551]

Almost always it’s something simple. I went nuts trying to replace a boat prop by reverse turning on the shaft. After getting towed back to the dock and getting home, the light went off that it was splined on the shaft. DOH! Moment!

[@newtonneely4544]

Thanks for your help was loose connection

[@georgefeener8682]

Thanks for the tips very helpful

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Mike! Some great tips. Really appreciate it. Cheers!

[@Chris-ve1cd]

Holly cow. That valve under the seat. Thank you Thank you...

[@natashburner8821]

Thanks for your video mate been big help cheers

[@herbertmeade348]

I really like your channel it has been a lot of help to me ...Thanks!

[@Ulices84]

Tip #2 just saved my life!!

[@willarddavis6268]

Hey Mike I have a Ford 1620 left worked get but didn't use it for few weeks now the 3 point hitch will go up when u start tractor but you let it down and it won't come up again till you shut it off for 5mintes or so then same thing goes up but if you let it down won't go up again

[@cassandrasilvasi8792]

You sir are awesome! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙂

[@kathmandu1575]

Great video - Thanks!

[@jestione1]

Great video! Very helpful. Thanks Mike!

[@Eagleone9747one]

Thanks those tips will come in handy at some point for sure. 👍

[@444dorsey444]

Great stuff Mike!

[@davidtaai6576]

what a great help..Hi Mike , i have a SAME Laser 110 where about the adjustable knob for my 3 point hitch, it not even goes up plus those three gear levers any manual how to used them, i'm driving a Ford, messy ferguson, Kubota but little knowledge about SAME

[@dougwisdom1239]

Mr. Tractor, I have a 2130 john deere, recently I had to replace the rock shaft, bushings & seals. When all was said and done started her up and the 3-point lift arms went straight up, only after several hours did they lower. Any input will be greatly appreciated, thanks

[@Mogman150]

Nice video Mike. Do you have a video on setting the range of motion of the 3-pt (not the draft/float control)? On my New Holland TN75a, there is a level on the rear axle housing that sets the range of motion for the 3-point???

[@saltydog3714]

Another great video! Thank you Mike!

[@dukeman7595]

Great info Mike.

[@georgesimpson3113]

I rented a severely worn and beat tiller... couldn't for the life of me get the pto shaft off. Ended up removing my pto cover & shaft off the back of the tractor when I returned the tiller. They said it came right off... based on how it looked, everyone had the same issues. And yes, I greased it snot out of it before I put it on and was removing it correctly. When I first put it on I put it on and took it off several times just to get the grease all over everything. Plenty of grease. I think the jarring and jerking of the tiller in use somehow locked it on.

[@KrazyKajun602]

Mike, I have a sensitive discussion question for you, what is your view on "The Right To Repair" ?

[@truckerray7533]

Awesome video Mike Thankya for sharing.

[@roosthrower]

Well there you go. The seat one would catch alot of people out, dealers must make a fortune out of that one. Thanks Mike, good to know

[@rexb6478]

Thank you for excellent maintenance advice. Is there common maintenance issues for specific brands? Again thank you

[@eltimbo73]

Thank you sir. Such a big help

[@harrycarry638]

I have a yanmar worked great until I put new lines and new bucket rams,now when I go to lift the arms it breaks the key way on the new hydrolic pump the old one split I'm puzzled.

[@tonycreel9573]

Why want a John Deere tractor want crank but u can get it to crank with starting fluid but want run on its on, Thanks Mike!!

[@kygreenskeeper8326]

Hey Mike... Have you heard of kioti tractors over heating just pulling a finish mower? It's the 7320 tractor and should have plenty of power

[@TractorMike]

I haven't heard of that issue. Is the radiator clean?

[@kygreenskeeper8326]

@@TractorMike yes sir... It's basically a new tractor... I mounted a fan in the hood cover to help but it still gets hotter than it should...