560 hydraulic fast hitch

D. Meyer · Feb 20, 2012

I have a 1962 IH560D with a fast hitch. Raising the hitch is jerky
and not smooth like I remember my Dad's was. I've had pump
checked for pressure, filters changed, and it is still jerky raising a
3/16 fast hitch plow. Any helpful idea or things to check to correct
this problem? Work was done by an IH dealer.

Janicholson · Feb 20, 2012

It likley has air trapped in the cylinder. Working it , or bleading it will help. Jim

D. Meyer · Feb 20, 2012

I would have thought the repair shop would have done that, but didn't. I will give it a try, sure makes sense to me. What's the best way to bleed it? Thank you for your reply.

504 · Feb 20, 2012

Messy, but loosen a line at the lift cyl and raise it, the air will come out and so will some oil.

Wardner · Feb 20, 2012

Sounds like air leaking into the inlet side of pump, filter, or inlet pipe. It will be an 0-ring. You also need to check oil level in rear frame and the presence of ice. (Actually water at rear plug after several days of warm weather).

Fast Hitch cylinder should bleed itself and is the last place I would look.

D. Meyer · Feb 21, 2012

Thank you, I'll have the oil dry ready.

D. Meyer · Feb 21, 2012

I will check this out before doing anything with the cylinder. Thank you.

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