MX5100 snowblower issue

[JimmyHowie]

I have a MX5100DT and just bought a 3pt snow blower. The 3pt arms don't lower far enough down so the snow blower floats about an inch off the ground when the position control lever is all the way down. I've made all the adjustments to the arms and linkage I can. Any suggestions?

 

[85Hokie]

I have a MX5100DT and just bought a 3pt snow blower. The 3pt arms don't lower far enough down so the snow blower floats about an inch off the ground when the position control lever is all the way down. I've made all the adjustments to the arms and linkage I can. Any suggestions?

Do you have multiple holes on the lower link arm? If on the outside holes, move them to the holes closer to the rear end if possible.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Make and model of the snowblower?

 

[JimmyHowie]

The MX5100 only has one set of holes on the lift arms. The linkage rod yoke has 2 holes and I have it in the lowest hole. The snow blower is a Woodmaxx SB72. Does anyone know if there is an adjustment that can be made to the position control lever or the valve to make it drop farther? Thx

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

With my Snow blower if the top link it too short then it throws the whole thing out of wack, is it higher on the farthest point?

Does it have draft control?

Could be that the feedback control is out of adjustment causing the valve not to go all the way down.

The WSM will walk you through checking and setting the feedback properly.
An improperly adjusted feed back rod setting can cause the three point not to function properly and also can cause the hydraulic system to go into relief and that can cause overheat and damage.

 

[85Hokie]

NIW - "Could be that the feedback control is out of adjustment causing the valve not to go all the way down."

excellent point!

 

[JimmyHowie]

Thanks everyone. Just ordered the WSM. I'll check the feedback control adjustment 1st.