Detaching/Attaching 16LA Loader

[Hightech]

Perfect timing!
After just becoming an owner, and have yet to remove my 16LA, I'll be using Your instructions.
Thanks Jinman!!
Danny

 

[TCowner]

Jim, thanks for the post and the pictures. I printed a copy. laminated it and it hangs neatly in my shed where I store the tractor/loader. I didn't get a chance yesterday to remove the loader but your pictures and instructions explain the procedure better than the operator's manual.

 

[BeeBop]

I wish you'd buy a Kubota L-4610 w/a loader as well so you can do the same w/it, sure would make it easier on me. Great directions on the FEL JinMan.

 

[jinman]

Wow! You guys can give a guy a big head. /w3tcompact/icons/blush.gif I wish I could have used higher resolution pictures, but then the post would have been much, much too long. I've actually had a virus this weekend and had to stay inside most of the time. Doing this step-by-step gave me something to do that would keep me from going "stir-crazy." Thanks again to all; I really had a good time doing it and for once, it wasn't pictures of airplanes like my regular job./w3tcompact/icons/tongue.gif

 

[BKColeman]

Excellent post Jim! Thanks for taking the time to put that together.


--Brad

 

[Phred]

Jim,
Good job.
I have yet to take off my 32LA, because I figured it would be a pain to get back on. Very similar to the 16LA.
No I have no excuse!

Fred

 

[tc35dforme]

Way to go Jinman !!!

I have also been too scared to attempt the removal....but not now. I have downloaded your instructions onto my laptop and will bring it out to the tractor when I try the loader removal...HMMMM maybe a wireless internet connection...TBN on board my New Holland...Oh NO...the next project !!

 

[jinman]

To everyone who is the least bit scared to do this job, I'd surely say that is misplaced fear. If you start on level ground and use your written instructions as well as my photos, you should have very little trouble at all. It does take a little patience if everything doesn't line up on the first try, but most likely it will be so easy you will wonder why you never did it before. The hardest part about putting the loader back on is understanding what your joystick movements will do after you reattach the hydraulics, and you are aligning your attachment in the tractor bracket. Roll/curl will cause the attachment to move up/down and lift will only make the bottom of the attachment move toward the bracket. A little experimentation and I think everyone will be pleased at the ease of operation. Now there is one big risk I am taking. If everyone takes their loaders off and can't get them back on, the posts may start to show a little anger at me./w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif/w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif

 

[tc35dforme]

Jinman,

We won't be angry....we'll just expect you to come on over and hook it up !!!!

I figure you can start in the southeast and work your way through !!!!

Hey, thanks again !

 

[jinman]

Well, my "journey of consultation" might have to wait. I thought I was coming down with a virus and went to the doctor who informed me that I have double pneumonia./w3tcompact/icons/tongue.gif/w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif I now have a bag full of pills and instructions to confine myself to bedrest until I go back for my follow-up appointment. What a bummer!/w3tcompact/icons/sad.gif/w3tcompact/icons/sad.gif No seat time, no picture taking, and no loader reattachments for awhile./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
I guess the luckiest thing is that she let me stay at home so I can at least logon to TBN a couple of times a day./w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif
Now see what sacrifices I make for you guys?/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif