pgiro 36 #1 Posted December 9, 2019 The lift for the plow on my D-160 is not lifting the blade off the ground as it used to. I suspect there is a problem with the lift linkage. I can see that the piston is operating properly with plenty of travel and I have plenty of hydro fluid so I suspect that the lift arm has somehow moved or slipped on the shaft such that even though it cycles properly, it's not lifting the blade much off the ground. Can the lift arm move on the shaft or is it fixed? Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,498 #2 Posted December 10, 2019 It is a one-piece assembly so suspect you have a broken weld. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgiro 36 #3 Posted December 10, 2019 Thanks. I was afraid of that. I will have to look at removing the lift linkage and having it welded, or maybe it's possible to weld it in place without taking out the linkage.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,498 #4 Posted December 13, 2019 That appears to be one of the easier ones to remove. Take out 4 of number 3 bolts and it should fall or lift out depending on what else is in the way. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgiro 36 #5 Posted December 13, 2019 Thanks. hope to start removing it soon if the weather cooperates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joker72 64 #6 Posted December 31, 2019 Having the exact same issue with my D200. Did you ever find your issue? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgiro 36 #7 Posted December 31, 2019 Yes, as Garry had suggested, the weld was broken. Very easy to remove the lift linkage. I ended up buying a new assembly on eBay but if you can weld it it's an easy fix. I recommend welding it on both sides. When you pull it out you'll notice that it is only welded on one side 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joker72 64 #8 Posted December 31, 2019 That's my issue. Wasn't bad to remove. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,189 #9 Posted May 27, 2020 Mine the cylinder isnt moving. It boggs down but wont move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgiro 36 #10 Posted May 27, 2020 If it bogs down, see if you can disconnect the hydraulic piston from the linkage and see if the piston moves freely without bogging down. Something might be causing it to bind. Mine had a pin that was too long and it was hitting the frame. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
