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!
@snuggs31262 жыл бұрын
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
@MarkEGreen4272 жыл бұрын
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. 👍😃
@graykope72983 жыл бұрын
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.
@gretaknebel84954 жыл бұрын
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.
@SeminarExcerpt2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@lashlarue79242 жыл бұрын
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*
@TractorMike2 жыл бұрын
That's AWESOME!!! Glad to hear you got the old IH going.
@brandonnugent18872 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@billsmith54014 жыл бұрын
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!😂😂
@kebertxela9413 жыл бұрын
I was trying to figure out how a 1925 model year was only 24 years old,lol.
@shaunjackson5093 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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
@philipmartin26224 жыл бұрын
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.
@wallymineer52073 жыл бұрын
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
@geremychubbuck37304 жыл бұрын
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.
@stickboy67722 жыл бұрын
been watching you for two years, and still learning (and using your products). thank you.
@pkope68493 жыл бұрын
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 !!!👍👍
@TractorMike3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Everyone has to have that happen to them once.
@royhoco57484 жыл бұрын
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 .
@stevemartinez67574 жыл бұрын
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.
@marcduplessis5534 жыл бұрын
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!
@bradhildrebs30343 жыл бұрын
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 !
@sdr1092 жыл бұрын
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. 😀
@TractorMike2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I think!
@sdr1092 жыл бұрын
@@TractorMike Thanks again Mike for your great videos.
@JJ-oe4nq3 жыл бұрын
Just got my first tractor and I think that this is just about my favorite instructional video. I truly appreciate that!
@Rand0m4114 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I was able to get my 3 point hitch to move up and down again because of this video.
@thomasklein69542 жыл бұрын
Love your common sense easy to understand videos Thank You for your time and knowledge
@jeffreywilliamson55813 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mike. You repaired my front loader not going up issue with a twist of my right hand!
@christophermaccord77733 жыл бұрын
Quick, easy to understand and meaningful tips. Perfect. Please do more of the same.
@markstrange71963 жыл бұрын
Good video. Not all folks that own a tractor are or were farm folks. Thanks Mike.
@griggbaylee58082 жыл бұрын
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
@deandanielson80744 жыл бұрын
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
@Carless522 жыл бұрын
I'm so very grateful for your videos Mike. Thank you!
@gmt11813 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for posting this. It just saved me a ton of time trying to diagnose a hydraulic issue while reattaching my loader!
@shoggoth88083 жыл бұрын
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.
@ageorge71403 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@ilonastripling991911 ай бұрын
Thank you for your help. I was able to resolve problem #2!
@gmc12842 жыл бұрын
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-ny4tu2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Now I know how to operate the 3 point thourghly!!
@jwilkins291112 жыл бұрын
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.
@TractorMike2 жыл бұрын
John, send me an e-mail at mike@asktractormike.com and I'll try to help you resolve. When you say "not pull" what are you trying to pull?
@larrycainjr4 жыл бұрын
Good tips, Mike! Hope I’ll remember them when these things happen to me!
@bobwhite76872 жыл бұрын
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.
@moavbilly79934 жыл бұрын
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.
@marclussier22754 жыл бұрын
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.🤠🚜🇺🇸
@ogomoditsemenyatso21302 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike I have a problem with my tractor it spills the oil through the breather pipe what might be the cause pliz help
@johnwesley83274 жыл бұрын
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.
@westxranchin3 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for your fix on three point lock! It helped me on my new Kubota m6-141.
@chrisdaley51754 жыл бұрын
I've a new 2017 Case bought in 18. Enjoyed the insight. I'm leaving my loader on.
@billsteinkamp41594 жыл бұрын
Two years ago you and your family did the funnyist christmas video I ever seen. Please do another this year.
@joemarano55743 жыл бұрын
thank you, lol you just fixed my loader on my 1948 Allis Chalmers wd!
@BubbaGooder2 жыл бұрын
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!
@csnocke53 жыл бұрын
Mike you are great. Thx for taking the time for your video you really helped me
@DIYMyWay4 жыл бұрын
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.
@fhuber75074 жыл бұрын
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.
@macsloan583 жыл бұрын
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.repair2 жыл бұрын
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🙂
@robbeiber8374 жыл бұрын
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.
@TractorMike4 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
You're awesome!!!!! Now my PTO lowers. Hooray!!! I should have subscribed sooner 😊
@brianclayton38982 жыл бұрын
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
@daleval21822 жыл бұрын
Big help Mike . TY
@bobtidwell88233 жыл бұрын
That tip about marking splines with paint on old style couplers have saved me from asking for forgiveness on uncrolled thoughts !!!!
@semco720574 жыл бұрын
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.
@frankdougherty32333 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Right to the point and -- clear answers that many of us want to know. Thanks for the share!
@danacross34274 жыл бұрын
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.
@alanross34354 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to make your videos Mike!🚜✌🏻️
@ernierichard23442 жыл бұрын
You are doing a good job helping
@TractorMike2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ernie!
@larrymoore66404 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike for those helpful tips. I will admit that I was guilty of that PTO problem.
@fabianferrer-servia80673 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir for all your help. Thanks
@katie8471 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It worked! Problems solved!!
@markbyfield70504 жыл бұрын
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!
@Wintonfgtv2 жыл бұрын
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
@tomw5vlt1194 жыл бұрын
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 ...
@timziegler93584 жыл бұрын
Great advise! Thank you
@howardpersaud465 Жыл бұрын
Great info, thanks for sharing.
@d.a.ballou97404 жыл бұрын
Good video, sometimes you don't know what you don't know!
@jimpikul85514 жыл бұрын
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!
@newtonneely45443 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your help was loose connection
@georgefeener86822 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips very helpful
@GPOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! Some great tips. Really appreciate it. Cheers!
@Chris-ve1cd2 жыл бұрын
Holly cow. That valve under the seat. Thank you Thank you...
@natashburner88212 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video mate been big help cheers
@herbertmeade3484 жыл бұрын
I really like your channel it has been a lot of help to me ...Thanks!
@Ulices843 жыл бұрын
Tip #2 just saved my life!!
@willarddavis6268 Жыл бұрын
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
@cassandrasilvasi87923 жыл бұрын
You sir are awesome! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙂
@kathmandu15752 жыл бұрын
Great video - Thanks!
@jestione14 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very helpful. Thanks Mike!
@Eagleone9747one4 жыл бұрын
Thanks those tips will come in handy at some point for sure. 👍
@444dorsey4444 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Mike!
@davidtaai65764 жыл бұрын
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
@dougwisdom12392 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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???
@saltydog37144 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Thank you Mike!
@dukeman75953 жыл бұрын
Great info Mike.
@georgesimpson31134 жыл бұрын
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.
@KrazyKajun6024 жыл бұрын
Mike, I have a sensitive discussion question for you, what is your view on "The Right To Repair" ?
@truckerray75334 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Mike Thankya for sharing.
@roosthrower3 жыл бұрын
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
@rexb64784 жыл бұрын
Thank you for excellent maintenance advice. Is there common maintenance issues for specific brands? Again thank you
@eltimbo733 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Such a big help
@harrycarry6382 жыл бұрын
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.
@tonycreel95733 жыл бұрын
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!!
@kygreenskeeper83262 жыл бұрын
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
@TractorMike2 жыл бұрын
I haven't heard of that issue. Is the radiator clean?
@kygreenskeeper83262 жыл бұрын
@@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...