C160 Hydro Question

[snowhound 103]

I am going to look at a C 160 with a hydro and know nothing about the hydro transmission.   The tractor isn't running so if I do buy it I will have to roll it onto my truck I know there should be a bypass valve but don't know where to look for it.   Could someone tell me where to look or post a photo of the valve.

Ed

[oldredrider 2,547]

I don't have a picture, but the tow valve is on the left side of the transmission behind the fender pan facing forward. Should be a slotted bolt for a screwdriver. 

Edited June 8, 2015 by oldredrider

[chorusguy 222]

I recently bought one that had been sitting for a while.  It rolled easily without turning the tow valve.  I thought I was screwed but when I got it home and got it started it functioned fine.  Someone on the forum said that after they sit for a while the hydro loses pressure and that is why it rolled.  

The tow valve is o the drivers left inside the fender and maybe three inches higher than the fender lip.  It is about the diameter of a pencil and protrudes about an inch

[boovuc 1,090]

I would still try to open the tow valve before moving. If it sat awhile and the tow valve hasn't been opened in a good long while, it may be a (edit) to open. Bring tools. You can move it very slowly for a short distance but a great distance it isn't advisable. 

[snowhound 103]

Thanks for the replies, I will bring a dolly to but the rear wheels on just in case I have a problem with the tow valve.

[daveoman1966 3,586]

Tow valve is on left side, here is a bad pic of it...but you can see the location, at least.  It is difficult to get to and probably stuck. 

[snowhound 103]

Thanks for the photos Dave

[Wheelhorsegt14 1]

What is the correct position for the push valve? 

 

[daveoman1966 3,586]

To close the PUSH valve, turn it all all the way CLOCKWISE, until it bottoms out.