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Topic: AC6040/160

Posted By: Plowboy33
Subject: AC6040/160
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2019 at 2:03pm

I recent bought another AC6040 the 3 point hitch want work. Its about the same tractor as a AC160 except AC had it make in France. anyone have any thoughts on the 3 point hitch problem? It had been sitting for sometime and the guy said it was working when parked.

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6040, 2 WD45's one wide one narrow,2 row cultivators,Model 90 pull combine,8 ft drag disc,3 gang disc plow,3 gang flat bottom plow,8 shank Orchard plow,6 foot sickle mower.All purchased new by my Dad

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Posted By: Flyer
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2019 at 4:15pm

Not sure about the 6040 but the hydraulic pump on the 160 will need to be primed if it is parked too long. My 160 had this issue before I started the restoration. There is a rubber coupling in the suction line that can age/dry rot and allow air into the system.

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