BX2230 3pt does not stay up all the way

[Jagun65]

BX2230 the 3pt with a box blade drops slowly from the full up position, not all the way to the ground but close while operating the tractor. Also when raising and lowering its not smooth, rather jerky which makes setting the desired height almost impossible.

Any suggestions?

 

[cerlawson]

It's been a while since I had a BX. However, if you do run it to the top then turn the adjusting wheel (near your left heel) clockwise to the "top" position and it should stay up.

 

[GaryL]

BX2230 the 3pt with a box blade drops slowly from the full up position, not all the way to the ground but close while operating the tractor. Also when raising and lowering its not smooth, rather jerky which makes setting the desired height almost impossible.

Any suggestions?

Not sure how old your tractor is, but it could be a few different things. I had to replace the 3pt cylinder o-ring and backer plate. I have 35 gallons of water on a 3pt carry-all with pressure treated lumber. 285+86+(~)40 lbs = 411 lbs. I can lift it to height, but it will drop slowly, maybe an inch or two an hour with that weight on there. All 3pt's drop, but the quicker the drop, the more chance there is a problem in leaking. Places that leak down would be the cylinder o-ring and backer plate, drop speed valve (not from the controller, but by bleeding around the valve) or even the control valve for the 3pt.

I will say, if you are very concerned about it, you are into it for two solid days of work changing things out yourself, or $600 at the dealer. I made it last a few years before I finally did the job myself. More for the learning of it, than the money, but it was 'work'. Hope you find something easy.

 

[Jagun65]

It's been a while since I had a BX. However, if you do run it to the top then turn the adjusting wheel (near your left heel) clockwise to the "top" position and it should stay up.

I'm trying this today... thanks!

 

[Jagun65]

Not sure how old your tractor is, but it could be a few different things. I had to replace the 3pt cylinder o-ring and backer plate. I have 35 gallons of water on a 3pt carry-all with pressure treated lumber. 285+86+(~)40 lbs = 411 lbs. I can lift it to height, but it will drop slowly, maybe an inch or two an hour with that weight on there. All 3pt's drop, but the quicker the drop, the more chance there is a problem in leaking. Places that leak down would be the cylinder o-ring and backer plate, drop speed valve (not from the controller, but by bleeding around the valve) or even the control valve for the 3pt.

I will say, if you are very concerned about it, you are into it for two solid days of work changing things out yourself, or $600 at the dealer. I made it last a few years before I finally did the job myself. More for the learning of it, than the money, but it was 'work'. Hope you find something easy.

I just finished spreading / leveling 60yds of gravel in a driveway using the FEL and a box blade. What i've noticed is that many times while the 3pt is up (supposed to be anyway) i will back up and the box blade is digging in. Also while spreading with the box blade i've noticed that controlling the height as i'm moving is almost impossible... its difficult to control the raising/ lowering while working the material. It does appear to be leaking down, now figuring out the cause is gong to be the fun part.

 

[Jagun65]

Not sure how old your tractor is, but it could be a few different things. I had to replace the 3pt cylinder o-ring and backer plate. I have 35 gallons of water on a 3pt carry-all with pressure treated lumber. 285+86+(~)40 lbs = 411 lbs. I can lift it to height, but it will drop slowly, maybe an inch or two an hour with that weight on there. All 3pt's drop, but the quicker the drop, the more chance there is a problem in leaking. Places that leak down would be the cylinder o-ring and backer plate, drop speed valve (not from the controller, but by bleeding around the valve) or even the control valve for the 3pt.

I will say, if you are very concerned about it, you are into it for two solid days of work changing things out yourself, or $600 at the dealer. I made it last a few years before I finally did the job myself. More for the learning of it, than the money, but it was 'work'. Hope you find something easy.

The drop you are referring to is while operating the tractor or after you shut it off with the 3pt UP?