3 Point Hydraulic Problem, Help!

Thanks for you help

If I am not mistaken, do you prime the pump by removing the pump then fill the pump, through the intake hole, with fluid, then reinstall on the tractor?

Thanks,

Mr. G
Florida

Remove the plug then crank(but don't start) the engine. If clear(no bubbles) oil flows out of the hole the pump is primed. To insure no air enters the system crank(but do not start) the engine, and while oil is flowing out of the port re-install the plug.

If the pump needs priming put a fitting in the hole, and hook a hose to the fitting(or find a hose you can stuff into the hole). Put the other end of the hose in a container, run the tractor until the oil comes out with no bubbles, then turn off the engine. To insure no air enters the system crank(but do not start) the engine, and while oil is flowing out of the port re-install the plug. Top off the reservoir & you're there.

One other thing, be very careful not to allow any contamination(dirt, grit, pieces of rubber hose, etc) to enter the hydraulic system. Good luck...Al English

I just got back in. Thank you for the information, it worked like a charm. The first time I primed the pump I thought I had it but noticed that the arms when being lifted "vibrated." I assumed it was air in the system. I went through the process a second time and the hydraulics work smoothly both up and down.

Thank you very much!!! This site and the helpfull people like yourself are an asset to novices like myself.