HELP Cub Lo Boy

My problem came about yesterday as I was digging out of our most recent snow storm. I tried to raise the three point hitch and "nothing". Keep in mind it is VERY cold. Because of the cab I can't really see what is going on and I don't want to go through the work of removing the cab if I don't have to.

Question 1: The three point hitch works from a different hydraulic pump than the loader. Where is this pump located? Is it belt driven?

Question 2: Is there a hydraulic tank somewhere that needs to be filled?

Any and all help is appreciated.

Austin

I got a brief look at a 154 this morning which is basicly like your 185. It has a gear driven pump rather than a belt driven pump so the slipping belt is not your problem. The pump is located on the left forward side of the engine. Since your hitch was working ok in warmer weather, I would suggest that you change your hydraulic filter, which is located just to the left of your seat, and also check the oil level and make sure it has Hi-Tran fluid in the rear end and not gear oil which would not pump when real cold. There are two level check plugs on the rear of the tractor. There may be another place you can check the level also but I did not see one in my brief look. Hopefully just the filter change will get you working.

Harold H

Thanks for the info. I'll check it tommorow, it's supposed to be warmer then.[g]

If knowbody comes up with an answer tonight, I know where I can look at a 154 tomorrow. I think the hydraulic pump is belt driven and suspect the belt is slipping because of the cold oil, but like I told you I'm not real famalier with the 154/185 mechanics.

Harold H