BX finding float position

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Dumb noob question - on a BX machine, what is the proper way to find the loader "float" position? Manual just shows full forward. Thanks
 
   / BX finding float position #2  
Yes. Pushing full forward on the down control will put the FEL in float. May have to give it a little more push to get the detent to lock in.
 
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#3  
So if I just push full forward won't the loader just lift the tractor front? Is it possible I would have to push full forward, then a slight left forward adjustment? Thanks
 
   / BX finding float position #4  
Should be two positions on forward. At first stop is power down. Push farther and it goes into float. I should lock into float position and then you will need to pull back to get it out of float. This allows you to put it in float to push without holding the joystick while you operate.
 
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#5  
thanks - I will mess with it tonight
 
   / BX finding float position #6  
What Dave said, you will go all the way forward until you meet resistance then put past the detent, you will feel it. I usually do it just before the bucket touches down, it won't free fall.
 
   / BX finding float position #7  
Give it a slap with the palm when in full forward and you will feel it move into float. Don't be afraid to push on it.
 
   / BX finding float position #8  
Try it first with the engine off to get used to it.

Bruce
 
   / BX finding float position #9  
I had ask too since I just kept lifting the front end. Now I just do it quick and the loader doesn't move down much before the float kicks in. Once you find it it'll be real simple and natural.

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   / BX finding float position #10  
I had recently bought my BX25D used and figured it had a 'float' mode but had no idea how to engage it --- now I know!!

I'm new to the site having just got my first Kubota and this post is just one of several that I have got some good info off of -- Thanks
 

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