[jsaw14]

Went to hook up the front blade on the 318, have not had it on since the fall... The hydraulic quick couplers would not hold the fittings... I cleaned the couplers and sprayed PBS blaster and they still would not hold the hydro lines. They look to be in good condition except that some of the ball bearings don't easily move .

Also the hydro level when I pull on it it's stiff. Just the inside lever not the outside one. What do I do to correct this?

And

The throttle lever is stiffer then normal. What might be the cause?

Thanks!

 

[PA318Guy]

jsaw, did you release the pressure after shutting off the tractor? Move both levers forward and back when the engine stops that will release pressure which should allow you to "set" the hydraulic couplers in properly.

 

[Kansas John Deere]

The inside lever is typial of the 318 from not a lot of use. Move the inside lever back and forth for a while it should loosen up some. The throttle stiff that could be from dirt or some rust also.

 

[PA318Guy]

Shoot some WD40 or PBblaster into where the control arms go through the pedestal and work your lever.