I came to the only place I know to pose questions about my 345 Great tractor but sometime over my head.
I have a jD 345 with a 56" deck. The deck will not lift or lower. The handle seems frozen and will not budge. I havent had a problem with this in the past. Suddenly Saturday I get on it and BAM. I removed the deck and inspected for bent levers etc. Everything seems mechanicly sound . I can assume the valve is froze up for some reason but cannot think of why or how to test it other than a complete remove and repair. Can anyone give me a hint as to houw to test it or how experience as to what has caused this., ALSO the break pedal will not return on its own. I have to reach down and pull it up by hand. This has been acting up for a week or two but recently has been a more severe issue. Once i return it to the up position everything works without issue.
ANy and all help is truly appreciated.
Ray
I have a jD 345 with a 56" deck. The deck will not lift or lower. The handle seems frozen and will not budge. I havent had a problem with this in the past. Suddenly Saturday I get on it and BAM. I removed the deck and inspected for bent levers etc. Everything seems mechanicly sound . I can assume the valve is froze up for some reason but cannot think of why or how to test it other than a complete remove and repair. Can anyone give me a hint as to houw to test it or how experience as to what has caused this., ALSO the break pedal will not return on its own. I have to reach down and pull it up by hand. This has been acting up for a week or two but recently has been a more severe issue. Once i return it to the up position everything works without issue.
ANy and all help is truly appreciated.
Ray