Flaot setting

[smoothie17]

Have a 2004 B2910 with 300 hours on it. Last weekend when I tried to use the float setting to back drag with my bucket it wouldn't go into float. It's worked fine for 5 years until now. Could it be air in the lines; or any other ideas?

Thanks !!!

 

[gwdixon]

Lube the linkage. A healty dose of WD40 usually frees it up. I'm sure you checked to make sure the lock-out plate was not in the way.

If the lever was able to get to the float position and still not work right then there may be a valve issue. The folks in the hydraulic forum might be of some help.

 

[Ductape]

I'm gonna speculate you have moisture and crup built up under the cap on the backside of your loader valve. Usually, the problem shows up at sub-freezing temperatures, and the moisture in there freezes and stops the valve from working. If you are going to remove the cap and clean it out, do it in a clean, well lit environment. Otherwise you'll never find those little steel balls that operate the detent.

 

[gwdixon]

Otherwise you'll never find those little steel balls that operate the detent.

So true. Been there, done that.

 

[smoothie17]

Was definitely not locked out; thanks for the feedback and I'll do a little more investigating!

Thanks !!!