Float on BX

[dodge man]

I was clearing snow from my driveway this weekend and discovered something. This is probably something an experienced user knows but I didn't, you don't have to hold the FEL lever forward to keep it in float. It will stay there without you having to push it forward. I assume its suppose to be that way. When your zipping up and down the driveway trying to scrape that last little bit of snow off, its kind of nice since you don't have to hold your hand up the entire time.

 

[KeithInSpace]

That's affirmative.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

For those that don't know it has to be pushed all the way into the float detent. If it's not floating, you don't have it pushed in all the way. I had one that was so stiff to get it in float that I thought it didn't have it. It's useful also when back dragging doing ground work, leveling.

 

[nh DRAGON]

Ahh yes, Back dragging. That is actually its main purpose. This is why they put it on bulldozers! I only use the float in forward if I am scraping ice or another hard surface.

 

[oldballs]

It is great to have this source for learning. Thanks to the Site and the Participants. Now, it's suppose to snow again tonight and I'll check that float position on my BX2660...it's just straight up top dead center isn't it? I'll try that test you suggested.

 

[redharley]

Once you get use to the position sometime's it will remind you how useful it is when you go over something and it bounce's out of float and the next thing you know there in front of you is a blade full of gravel.

 

[Chilly807]

Yes, straight through the "lower" position.. sometimes takes a little "snap" to get it in there. Mine stays in float most times, but if I hit a bump it'll drop back. I usually keep a hand on it to be sure.

Chilly

 

[timswi]

Yup, I just discovered the float on mine this past summer after 5 years...Guess that's what I get for skipping the "operating" section of the manual.

 

[Paul Wise]

OK, not to sound like a total newb, but what does the float do? What is it's purpose?

 

[TripleR]

OK, not to sound like a total newb, but what does the float do? What is it's purpose?

It essentially deactivates the hydraulic pressure letting the FEL bucket to "float" over the surface with the only downward pressure being the weight of the FEL arms and bucket or blade. I use mine quite a bit leveling rock and dirt.

You can still use the curl while in float.