Mahindra 1533/1538 FEL Curl

[RNeumann]

I have zero complaints about the lift capacity on my 1533. However, I've had a few incidents where I couldn't curl. In other words I could lift but couldn't curl. I've never been on a tractor that did that- it's always been the opposite.
Before I go down the custom cylinder route I figured I'd better ask what others have experienced with their 1533/1538s.

Thank you

I posted this in the Mahindra section. They suggested I also post here.

 

[RNeumann]

I posted this in the Mahindra section. They suggested I also post here.

BTW it sounds like this is unique to my machine. In other words other 1533 owners report curl works when lift won't- the more normal FEL response.

 

[RNeumann]

I'm going to bump this and provide some clarification.

It appears my FEL curl cylinders are weak. Besides geometry and undersized cylinders (both of which I think have been eliminated since none of the other 1533/1538 owners are experiencing)- what can cause one set of cylinders to be weak? It appears all of my other hydraulics are working correctly.
Any trouble shooting tips would be appreciated.

Thank you!

 

[scdeerslayer]

Swap curl lines for lift lines. If problem follows, there's an issue with the valve. If not, a seal in one of the cylinders could be bad.

 

[RNeumann]

Swap curl lines for lift lines. If problem follows, there's an issue with the valve. If not, a seal in one of the cylinders could be bad.

Great suggestion! I have a post in the hydraulics section- some folks thought it could be a quick connect- obviously that would diagnose that as well.