Backhoe Stabilizer bleeds off when stored

[fewebb100]

Question:
Storing my Kubota B7800 with the backhoe stabilizers in the up position, I find one of them has dropped down to the ground. No leaks, hydraulic fluid is full and clean.
What might cause this?
Thanks,
Fred

 

[BeezFun]

Cylinder is letting a little fluid pass by the seal, pretty common. If it bleeds down in hours that's probably a bit too much, but if it takes days that's not surprising.

 

[Ductape]

Like Beez said..... some settling is perfectly normal.

 

[fewebb100]

Thank's for your input guys.
Fred

 

[ultrarunner]

I had this happen and now use a rubber bungee to keep them up when stored.

Takes a few days for them to start dropping a little and then it goes fast because there is more leverage/weight as the arm extends.

One guy spent money to have his cylinders rebuilt and found the problem was in the spool valve control...

 

[toolbox5]

Ratchet strap keeps em put during winter storage .:thumbsup:

 

[Ductape]

Ratchet strap keeps em put during winter storage .:thumbsup:

What I use also..............

 

[tcartwri]

That's why the big Hoes... have locks on them.

 

[Ductape]

I really like the spring loaded stabilizer locks WaxMan made though..........

 

[UWAdventurer]

MY out riggers had a hole through them so I put some eye bolts through the holes and use a piece of swing set chain to hook them together to keep them in the upright position. Works great.