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Well, here it is. My deceased grandfathers 1978 JD 312. It's been sitting for quite a few years now, and I've decided to "restore" it. I've already got lots of help from you...so thanks!
You might see my little JD111 I rebuilt a few years ago...

It doesn't look like much, it's a little more rusty than I was hoping, but I think it's worth it. It only has the single hydraulic deck control valve, so as far as I understand I need to get a H3 control valve to operate some hyd goodies? Any input is much appreciated

thanks again,

Ryan

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"It only has the single hydraulic deck control valve, so as far as I understand I need to get a H3 control valve to operate some hyd goodies? Any input is much appreciated"


does this sound about right? Will the H3 control valve bolt in place? And I'll just need to get the 2 other levers and linkages?



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thanks munderhill! It's a good running little mower. Only thing I didn't replace or fix was the seat. I basically gave it a paint job/decals, replaced a few seals in the engine, replaced a few pully's and bearings, and she was good to go!
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Joe,

unless the other hydraulic lines are blocked off, it will try and move any cylinder in the circuit?...right. Wouldn't you have to isolate the individual hyd. circuits, to control one thing at a time?


thanks man!
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thanks Joe! What exactly is the rear sleeve hitch? A 3-point system?
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