Thanks for the input. I've learned quite a bit over the last few days, thanks to all of you who've replied here!
I like the idea of the bungee cord versus the hose clamp, but as power down is about the same as gravity down, I don't think I'll be too concerned. If it must be held all the way back to provide pressure to the christmas tree (which it does), is there any way to improve or adjust the linkage?
Rather than limiting the cylinders to control height, I've actually decided to weld on a pair of adjustable height brackets to the front of the mower, to which I can attach a pair of 10" swivel casters. This would allow me to control the height of the deck, but at the same time keep the deck the right height off the ground without using the hydraulics. Actually, if I power the 3-point down past the 'resting point' of the deck so equipped with casters, the 3-point will float, thus treating the deck like a floating drawbar style.
I'll have to do more research into what makes them work, but I had actually toyed with the idea of designing my own position control. Whether or not, at the end of it all, it would be cheaper than buying one aftermarket (if such a thing existed), I don't know, but when they work properly, they sure are nice to have.
I'll get the LiftAll service manual (along with the M service manual) soon, so I can repair the leaking valve. It's a little unnerving when I stop the tractor to do some side work (the other day I had a 35-gallon barrel of water on the mowing deck and was siphoning water out of it to water new trees) and the deck slowly creeps downward with clunks and groans!
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