520H Where is the tow release valve

[FatJackDurham 318]

is there a hyraulic release valve so that you can pull a 520? Where's it at?

[19richie66 17,522]

If it has the eaton 1100 it should roll freely. All of my eatons push with no problems.

[lynnmor 7,354]

My 520H tractors do not roll easily and there is no tow valve. 

[Kurt-NEPA 755]

I'm with lynmor, my 520H's don't like to be towed.  You can move them a bit, but they complain.  No release for towing.

[953 nut 55,837]

You can move it around in the shop or load it up without a problem but I wouldn't toy it very far without a dolly under the rear tires. Too many internal parts turning without lubrication.

[WVHillbilly520H 10,374]

As the operators manual states as well as a decal that "used" to be on the unit..."HAND PUSH ONLY DO NOT TOW" DAMAGE MAY RESULT!...now let's say you get yourself stuck , yes you can tow it enough to get the unit out of a jam, Jeff.

[KC9KAS 4,741]

I did read in the manuals that a 518 Hydro (1100 Eaton) could be pushed easier IF you put the motion control lever in the fast forward position. Sure was hard to load with 2 flats in the front and the rears sliding....THEN I read the manual! 

[roadapples 6,983]

Been there done that too...

[lynnmor 7,354]

I tried putting the motion control lever in various positions to help with towing and found no position helps very much.

[19richie66 17,522]

Brake maybe too tight or dragging? Just a thought.

[FatJackDurham 318]

THankx all!

 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,101]

This is taken from the 1993-1996 520-H operator manual

 

Garry