2020 Max 26XLT shuttle Loader won’t engage into float mode.

tbcucci · Aug 28, 2021

I have the new style Joystick by the seat on the right side. When trying to move the stick forward to engage the float it does not engage into float position? I have had the tractor for a year now and never used the float mode. I did have a problem with very slow bucket dump roll and the dealer adjusted the joystick cables in the body of the joystick. I wonder if that is why it won’t engage?
Thanks

LittleBill21 · Aug 28, 2021

doesn't it still have a warranty?

tbcucci · Aug 29, 2021

Yes it does have warranty still. But being an old millwright, machinist, mechanic, welder, rigger, engineer without paper, crane operator, and Jack of all trades, I would still like to know if anyone else has had this problem and what was the fix. I kinda like doing a little of my research before loading up and going to a dealer that I may or may not have faith in? I’m kinda thinking that the dealer may be the reason for the float not working as it is now.

s219 · Aug 29, 2021

You should feel the lever toggle past the normal limit and "snap" into float. It's a detent position. Do you feel it go into a detent and then nothing happens, or does it not even go into detent position?

BTW, make sure you are pushing hard enough to engage the detent. I recall other first time posters with this issue who were simply not pushing hard enough. The Max series has always has lousy loader controls, so don't expect finesse.

If it's not going into detent, that should be simple to diagnose. I'll wait to hear your feedback either way.

LittleBill21 · Aug 29, 2021

s219 said:
The Max series has always has lousy loader controls, so don't expect finesse.

short of pilot valve controls, aren't they all identical?

tbcucci · Aug 29, 2021

No it does not detent at all? No change in feel or position. Manual says it has float. Joystick has a float symbol on top. I pulled up the stick boot and looked at the cable ball ends and all looks normal, no damage, cables move freely? Hmm?