I recently purchased a 20 year old L2500 and am totally new to the tractor world.
The tractor engine works well but I cannot get the three point hitch to lower. The tractor has a front loader bucket which works well - all functions work as they should. Moves up and down freely. The hydraulics appear to be working properly.
The valve used to regulate the three point hitch lowering speed turns three revolutions - from fully open to fully closed. It does not stop at the A, B, C positions as indicated in the generic operators manual I purchased on the internet for the unit.
I cannot see the hydraulic fluid level in the reservoir thru the sight glass - it is opaque not allowing me to see the level. Is it possible to check the level by just removing the filler cap and looking inside ? If so, where should the level be when full?
Is it likely that the hydraulic fluid level is sufficient for the loader but too low for the hitch?
Any help on troubleshooting this issue with a rookie is appreciated !
The tractor engine works well but I cannot get the three point hitch to lower. The tractor has a front loader bucket which works well - all functions work as they should. Moves up and down freely. The hydraulics appear to be working properly.
The valve used to regulate the three point hitch lowering speed turns three revolutions - from fully open to fully closed. It does not stop at the A, B, C positions as indicated in the generic operators manual I purchased on the internet for the unit.
I cannot see the hydraulic fluid level in the reservoir thru the sight glass - it is opaque not allowing me to see the level. Is it possible to check the level by just removing the filler cap and looking inside ? If so, where should the level be when full?
Is it likely that the hydraulic fluid level is sufficient for the loader but too low for the hitch?
Any help on troubleshooting this issue with a rookie is appreciated !