Front end loader control is stuck.

[jejeosborne]

I haven't done this before, new to tractors. Is it difficult to remove and reassemble to internal parts?

Also, do I need to do anything before removing the cans-disconnect hoses, bucket position, remove control valve from machine, etc.?

The caps are basically dust caps with the exception of the float control as mentioned. Nothing complicated. No need to disconnect anything and valve position doesn't matter.

 

[J_J]

Just wiggle the lever to relieve any pressure.

 

[jejeosborne]

Just wiggle the lever to relieve any pressure.

Some may have different designs but mine have nothing to do with any pressure otherwise I wouldn't be able to drill holes in the caps.

 

[jodebg]

Some may have different designs but mine have nothing to do with any pressure otherwise I wouldn't be able to drill holes in the caps.

Are you going to remove the caps before drilling the weep holes?

Should ask you about the bucket lock lever on the top of the loader control. Mine is very difficult to move in and out of the lock position..is yours the same?

And is marine grease considered waterproof grease? It does not state waterproof on the container.

 

[J_J]

Some may have different designs but mine have nothing to do with any pressure otherwise I wouldn't be able to drill holes in the caps.

If someone has to remove the valve, it is a good idea to relieve any residual pressure.

If you can get to the can to drill at the lowest point, then you don't have to mess with relieving pressure.

I would not drill a hole not knowing what is inside.

 

[jodebg]

JJ-

Thanks for all of your very useful information...appreciate all of your time.

By relieving residual pressure, I assume you are referring to moving the control lever around in a circle?

 

[J_J]

Yes, that is correct.

 

[jejeosborne]

If someone has to remove the valve, it is a good idea to relieve any residual pressure.

If you can get to the can to drill at the lowest point, then you don't have to mess with relieving pressure.

I would not drill a hole not knowing what is inside.

I agree, if you have to remove the valve from the tractor. Fortunately this common problem can be corrected with the valve in place on many applications. I will definately remove my caps prior to drilling. I plan on marking the bottom of my caps prior to removal and thread them back on with the hole facing down. I will probably pack the cap with marine grease prior to assembly and let the extra grease squirt out my newly drilled hole.

 

[jodebg]

Good idea about marking the hole location before removal. Could all that grease block the flow of water through the cap when condensation reoccurs?

What do you use for a wrench to remove the caps...metric box wrench or ratchet and socket? I will need to buy one or the other, don't have one that size.

Question of about the bucket lock lever mounted on top of the control valve. Mine is hard to move from one position to the other. Is yours difficult to move as well?

I agree, if you have to remove the valve from the tractor. Fortunately this common problem can be corrected with the valve in place on many applications. I will definately remove my caps prior to drilling. I plan on marking the bottom of my caps prior to removal and thread them back on with the hole facing down. I will probably pack the cap with marine grease prior to assembly and let the extra grease squirt out my newly drilled hole.

 

[jejeosborne]

Good idea about marking the hole location before removal. Could all that grease block the flow of water through the cap when condensation reoccurs?

What do you use for a wrench to remove the caps...metric box wrench or ratchet and socket? I will need to buy one or the other, don't have one that size.

Question of about the bucket lock lever mounted on top of the control valve. Mine is hard to move from one position to the other. Is yours difficult to move as well?

I use a metric socket to remove the caps. Don't remember what size it was. As far as the lock, I have never used mine so I am not sure how hard it is to engage. It is just a round bar that interferes with the joystick. Take off the plastic shield and see if there is an alignment issue and lube it. Good idea to remove the guard and lube the linkages anyway once a year.