D21 stuck 3 point

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   Picked up a D21 thats been sitting for several years.  I need to get an operators manual to know what position the draft control levers need to be in but I cant seem to get the 3 point to lower.  Running or not with the lever all the way forward it will not budge down.  Seems to be free in the rock shaft.  Even had the front wheels of my skid loader off the ground.  Any advice on where to start?
Thanks,
  Joe 

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Joe(OH) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Montezuma, Ohio Points: 1002	Post Options Post Reply Quote Joe(OH) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: D21 stuck 3 point Posted: 10 Sep 2025 at 7:37am
	Picked up a D21 thats been sitting for several years. I need to get an operators manual to know what position the draft control levers need to be in but I cant seem to get the 3 point to lower. Running or not with the lever all the way forward it will not budge down. Seems to be free in the rock shaft. Even had the front wheels of my skid loader off the ground. Any advice on where to start? Thanks, Joe
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DrAllis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Points: 22722	Post Options Post Reply Quote DrAllis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Sep 2025 at 7:50am
	Position Control and Traction Booster levers need to be fully forward for full lowering of the hitch. The front outside (towards fender) lever needs to be wired fully forward. Then, apply down pressure on the arms. You might try a log chain around the draft arms out near the end and hook down low onto something heavy and give them a jerk to start them down. Those old style lift cylinders seem to get stuck in the "up" position when left that way for years. You can prove it to yourself by disconnecting (or loosening a lot) one of the hoses going to one of the rams. I'll bet they still won't go down on their own even with a hose disconnected.

Joe(OH) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Montezuma, Ohio Points: 1002	Post Options Post Reply Quote Joe(OH) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Sep 2025 at 7:52am
	I'll give it a try tonight, thanks Doc!
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Joe(OH) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Montezuma, Ohio Points: 1002	Post Options Post Reply Quote Joe(OH) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 7 hours 26 minutes ago at 7:55am
	Finally got the 3 point loose. I put a bungee cord on the 3 point lever and left it in the lower position for about a month with some suit case weights on the 3 point. The other day I finally had a chance to put some down pressure on it with a front end loader. I just started to get the front wheels off the ground and the 3 point went down. I had it on a grader blade last night and it seems to be working fine.
	Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.