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[SupplySergeant]

I was parking the 140 earlier, and while cleaning the junk out of the front end, I noticed that there are capped off hydraulic line running up to the front bumper. Are these connected to the valve spool and just hanging there? If so, does this mean I can add the connectors and run a front blade? Is it guess operated at the same time as the deck lift? I seem to learn something new every time I run the old girl!

 

P.S.: I tried a search, but my search-fu seems to be weak tonight!

[A.C.T.]

Do you have one or three controls?  Yes you can run off the front. But one control means you can only operate one implement at a time.

Edited by A.C.T., September 14, 2013 - 09:49 PM.

[Texas Deere and Horse]

Depending on whether you have an H-1 or H-3, you will either have one or two sets of front remotes and they work with the hydro handles, one set with the mid lift and the other by itself.

[SupplySergeant]

Do you have one or three controls?  Yes you can run off the front. But one control means you can only operate one implement at a time.

 

It's an H1 with one control. One thing at a time is about all I can handle!

 

Depending on whether you have an H-1 or H-3, you will either have one or two sets of front remotes and they work with the hydro handles, one set with the mid lift and the other by itself. 

 

Cool, a front blade is the one of the two attachments I want most, after a nice-sized cart.

 

Thanks, guys!

[JDBrian]

You can lift a front blade but not angle it. In order to get good response you will need to mechanically lock out the rockshaft cylinder or install a valve that does it by stopping the oil flow. 

[SupplySergeant]

You can lift a front blade but not angle it. In order to get good response you will need to mechanically lock out the rockshaft cylinder or install a valve that does it by stopping the oil flow. 

 

I would put this valve on the pressure line to the rockshaft cylinder? Thanks!

[Trav1s]

I would put this valve on the pressure line to the rockshaft cylinder? Thanks!

 

Yes... I have used my 120 without it and it was not a problem other than a bit slow.

[JDBrian]

The lockout rod is really easy to make if it's like a 314/317. Easier than installing a hydraulic valve although it's not as convenient to use. 

 

 

 

It is 3/8" rod and a clevis on one end that pins to where the lift rod would normally go. On the other end is a welded plate that goes into the slot in the rear frame. I am going to make one for my 317. 

 

[SupplySergeant]

I can see where that would work. I think that, since I have to add the connectors at the front anyway, I'll put a valve in. I'm thinking of using a drag-race line-lock valve, and mounting it on the side of the pedestal. Of course, all this is theoretical at the moment, ding funds!