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Check your hydraulic oil level first. Most hydraulic systems have an inline reusable filter located near the front of the tractor that can become clogged over time. Remove the filter cover and rinse the filter with a good cleaner making sure the cleaner has been completely removed from the filter before replacing. If it still won't function, you may have to go into the system which is located under the seat to correct the problem.
Is the smoke white, blueish, or black? White smoke is either raw fuel from a misfire or antifreeze from a bad head gasket, cracked head, etc. Blueish smoke is engine oil being burned which is a sign of worn/cracked rings. Black smoke is too much fuel being burned, bad timing, or maladjusted valves.
I would suggest you find a JD dealer and buy a manual if you want to do the maintenance yourself. You can also do a Google search and find manuals.
I would also suggest you completely drain the old hydraulic fluid and replace it with new fluid and a new filter if it has not been serviced any time in the recent past.
The symptoms you describe can be low fluid and/or a clogged filter. If you or anyone else has run the tractor too long and it has low fluids and/or a clogged filter, you can damage the hydraulic pump and that can get costly.
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