3pt arms not lowering under their own weight

[dje]

I tried to lower the mower arms on my bx23s, but found I had to manually push down both the 3pt hitch as well as the mower arms (with a bit of manual downward pressure).

Should I expect both to lower under their own weight, or is this normal?

6+ year old tractor and I'm guessing neither have ever been used, so it's not surprising that they're stiff. I sprayed many of the joints liberally with wd40.

Also, is there a general spray lubricant people would recommend to get these parts cleaned out and lubricated? (Other than wd40)

Thanks.

 

[#40Fan]

Check the adjustable valve under and in front of the seat.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

Also, is there a general spray lubricant people would recommend to get these parts cleaned out and lubricated? (Other than wd40)

Thanks.

I was turned on to Fluid Film by this site, and I really like it.

https://www.amazon.com/Fluid-Lubric...1_5?keywords=fluid+film&qid=1689156221&sr=8-5

 

[hodge]

Check the adjustable valve under and in front of the seat.

This- the first thing to check. It controls the drop rate.

 

[fried1765]

I tried to lower the mower arms on my bx23s, but found I had to manually push down both the 3pt hitch as well as the mower arms (with a bit of manual downward pressure).

Should I expect both to lower under their own weight, or is this normal?

6+ year old tractor and I'm guessing neither have ever been used, so it's not surprising that they're stiff. I sprayed many of the joints liberally with wd40.

Also, is there a general spray lubricant people would recommend to get these parts cleaned out and lubricated? (Other than wd40)

Thanks.

WD-40 is a satisfactory wristwatch lubricant, but not good for much of anything else.
Brakleen, then.....
Boshield , LPS-3, Fluid film, etc.