kebo
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- 2001 John Deere 790 4x4, bar tires
Just got a 2001 790 a couple months ago with a model 70 loader on it. This is my first tractor with a FEL so bare with me. I did get the manual with the tractor but there's little in there with regards to using the loader. I haven't tried to remove it yet but wanted to get the "scoop" (no pun intended)
on the correct way to do it. I think these would be the basic steps but please tell me if I'm wrong:
1) Find a level spot and park the bucket flat on the ground.
2) Shut off engine. Bleed all four lines by moving joystick to each position.
3) Disconnect all four hydraulic lines. Pull both latches to release the mounts.
4) Crank up engine and slowly back out from underneath bucket/loader in reverse.
5) Install protective plastic caps over the ends of the lines.
Is that basically how it's done?
Also, have a couple more questions with regards to using it:
Is it ok to "rock" the bucket back and forth by moving the joystick as quick as you can when dumping to get rid of material (ie wet dirt/snow) that tends to cling to the bucket? That's not going to damage anything in the hydraulics is it???
What about the float position? The manual says to move the "joystick forward past the valve detent to attain float position". Do any of you ever use that? I guess that lets the loader arms themselves float, and not the bucket (with respect to the arms) float? In other words, the bucket will float but remain in a fixed position relative to the loader arms, right?
Just curious, but is it possible to add a 4 in 1 bucket onto this loader? I don't ever recall seeing a picture of a 70 loader with one on it, so I am thinking it's not a JD option? I think you would have to add another hydraulic line/circuit to operate the 4 way bucket. Is it possible to add another hydraulic circuit to this tractor?? If yes, would it involve replacing the 4 way joystick with another stick?? I really don't have the desire to do this, but I'm just curious how it's done since I have seen this option on other JD tractors.
Can the bucket be removed like if I ever wanted to put pallet forks on it? Or is that not an option either??
Also, I have seen some 790's w/loaders that have a brushguard that goes on top of where the loader mounts on the front of the tractor. It sticks up over the top of the hood about a foot or so. I think I would like to add one to mine, how much does JD want for that brushguard?? I'm sure they are very proud of them though.
I will have more questions later on, but this is enough for now.
Thanks for your responses....
1) Find a level spot and park the bucket flat on the ground.
2) Shut off engine. Bleed all four lines by moving joystick to each position.
3) Disconnect all four hydraulic lines. Pull both latches to release the mounts.
4) Crank up engine and slowly back out from underneath bucket/loader in reverse.
5) Install protective plastic caps over the ends of the lines.
Is that basically how it's done?
Also, have a couple more questions with regards to using it:
Is it ok to "rock" the bucket back and forth by moving the joystick as quick as you can when dumping to get rid of material (ie wet dirt/snow) that tends to cling to the bucket? That's not going to damage anything in the hydraulics is it???
What about the float position? The manual says to move the "joystick forward past the valve detent to attain float position". Do any of you ever use that? I guess that lets the loader arms themselves float, and not the bucket (with respect to the arms) float? In other words, the bucket will float but remain in a fixed position relative to the loader arms, right?
Just curious, but is it possible to add a 4 in 1 bucket onto this loader? I don't ever recall seeing a picture of a 70 loader with one on it, so I am thinking it's not a JD option? I think you would have to add another hydraulic line/circuit to operate the 4 way bucket. Is it possible to add another hydraulic circuit to this tractor?? If yes, would it involve replacing the 4 way joystick with another stick?? I really don't have the desire to do this, but I'm just curious how it's done since I have seen this option on other JD tractors.
Can the bucket be removed like if I ever wanted to put pallet forks on it? Or is that not an option either??
Also, I have seen some 790's w/loaders that have a brushguard that goes on top of where the loader mounts on the front of the tractor. It sticks up over the top of the hood about a foot or so. I think I would like to add one to mine, how much does JD want for that brushguard?? I'm sure they are very proud of them though.
I will have more questions later on, but this is enough for now.
Thanks for your responses....