3-way valve vs. 4-way valve

[Skidmark25]

Can anyone tell me the difference on my FEL valve between a 3-way valve and 4-way valve? B7610 LA352 FEL

Is there a simple way to identify the type I have?

I was told that I would need to have a 4-way valve to operate a front-mounted blower.

Thanks. . .Skid

 

[MadReferee]

If the part number of your valve is B2006 then you have the 3-way.

If the part number is B2007 then you have the 4-way.

There should be a tag on the valve with the part number and serial number. The same valves work for the LA272 and LA352.

 

[JimCald]

An even simpler way, at least on my BX1500, the 3-way stays with the loader, the 4-way stays with the tractor.

Jim

 

[MadReferee]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( An even simpler way, at least on my BX1500, the 3-way stays with the loader, the 4-way stays with the tractor.)</font>

That's because loader designs changed in mid-production for most of the BX series. The older design had the valve, regardless of flavor, staying with the loader when it was removed. The newer design removed that restriction.

 

[Skidmark25]

Couldn't find the tag but pulled down the schematic from Tractor Smart and I have the 4-way. The LA352 owners manual recomends using the 4-way