L4330 3PH won't drop!

[FTG-05]

Went out to the property today, one to drop off my hog trap/goat transporter cage, the other to see if my L4330 with it's forks would reach my 2nd floor mezzanine in the shop (it does!).

However, while showing me the basic controls of the tractor, my BIL lifted then tried to drop the 3PH and it wouldn't drop! It didn't matter if he or I stood and bounced on it (I weigh +275 lbs!) or whatever, it wouldn't drop. We turned the tractor, turned it on, raised the FEL, lowered the FEL, checked the hydraulic fluid - it was both full and very clean looking - but nothing worked.

My 3PH is now about 3 feet off the ground, useless for installing anything on it.

Please tell me there is an easy fix for this!!!

Thanks,

 

[turck]

is the drop speed knob adjusted enough to allow it to drop.

 

[FTG-05]

Is that the knob that's in front of the 3PH lever? If so, yes it's out of the way, all the way forward.

 

[Bulldog]

It should have a knob in front of the seat in between your legs. This knob controls the rate of drop on the 3pt arms and when fully closed it will completely stop the drop of the arms. Try setting the 3pt control to lower and turn the knob in front of the seat and see what happens.

 

[FTG-05]

It should have a knob in front of the seat in between your legs. This knob controls the rate of drop on the 3pt arms and when fully closed it will completely stop the drop of the arms. Try setting the 3pt control to lower and turn the knob in front of the seat and see what happens.

Ok, I think I know what knob you're talking about!

If this is the problem - THANKS!!!

I don't have the manual yet - assuming the previous owner has it - I'll get it this Thursday.

[BIG SIGH OF RELIEF!]

Thanks,

 

[turck]

on some of the new ones, the knob is behind the seat on left side.

 

[FTG-05]

Knob/valve was closed; cracked it, 3PH dropped immediately.

Good call!

Thanks!