Loader 430 Loader - bucket won't curl

KTD · Nov 6, 2011

I took the 430 Loader off my 4310 for the summer and used the mid-mount mower all summer. When I put the loader back on today, I noticed that the bucket doesn't want to curl. It will curl about two or three inches either direction and then it acts like it's hit the limit of it's travel. The bucket will raise and lower just fine. Any ideas?

Not quite sure how to trouble shoot this and I certainly don't want damage the machine.

dfkrug · Nov 6, 2011

Since it worked before, my bet is one of your QD hose fittings has
not seated fully. Take them off and clean them, then reinstall.

JB4310 · Nov 6, 2011

dfkrug said:
Since it worked before, my bet is one of your QD hose fittings has
not seated fully. Take them off and clean them, then reinstall.

Yup, heard many many times here a problem with hydraulics after reinstalling a loader. And almost always something to do with the couplers, and quickly fixed with a clean and reset.

JB.

KTD · Nov 6, 2011

Thanks for the quick replies. Can't wait to try your suggestion tomorrow evening. I'll let you know if that solves the problem.

Kyle_in_Tex · Nov 6, 2011

The manual says, either incorrect hose hookup, internal cylinder leakage or a defective quick connect coupler. That is extrapolating that you have sufficient oil and have raised and lower it to full extents to get the air out possibly.

MrSteve · Nov 7, 2011

I agree on wrong hose hook up or the fitting just isn't in all the way for that operation... I had the exact same problem on my massey 1533, would only go up a few inches, it was awhile ago (4 years?) so I really don't remember but it was either I didn't have the fitting in all the way or the hose hooked up wrong (I am pointing more that the fitting didn't lock into place).