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Ford 3000 draft control lever
Ford 3000 draft control lever





With the motor running place the draft control lever in the up postion & the position control lever in the trasport position. The constant pumping position is only used for external hydraulics. It is important that the position control lever does not move beyond the transport position into "constant pumping" as this will cause the relief valve to operate constanly, heat up & lose spring tension. Importantly a check on the operator to ensure that the system is being used correctly.Įnsure lever stop controls are in the correct place. Remove the grease nipples and replace with blanking bolts 1/4" UNF by 1/2" long.Īs the lift cover mechanisms wear with time small alterations to the settings are required to prevent undue stress on the hydraulic system. Later model tractors came without these points. The lift shaft gets it's lubrication from "spill". Grease the nipples on levelling box (2), left leveller (1)ĭo not grease the nipples on the lift cover as the grease clogs up the hydraulic pump. Routinely change the oil every 500 operating hours (28 litres)ĭrain oil by removing both diff & gearbox sump plugs.įill oil through filler cap located to the left of the gear levers.Įnsure the gear lever boots are in good condition as this is the point where water gets into the oil. The hydraulic pump filter cannot be acessed unless the lift cover is removed. Equivalent to eg: Shell Harvella, BP Supertou.

ford 3000 draft control lever

If necessary top up with a good quality universal tractor oil Grade 15W40. The gearbox & differential share the same oil. The dipstick is located to the right rear of the operators foot when seated on tractor. Routine maintenance on the hydraulic lift is minimal but important to avoid costly repairsĬheck oil level before operating tractor.







Ford 3000 draft control lever