Front end loader help Kioti LB2204

Josiahrandall · Jun 24, 2012

I have a 1989 kioti lb 2204.
I've got a problem with the FEL, and I can't seem to get it working again.
I know exactly what caused the problem. Everything was working fine, and then I reached down and turned the directional valve counterclockwise about a half turn, then turned it back. Immediately after I did that the FEL stopped lifting, it will still lower with no problem.
When I try to lift the bucket there's no response, there doesn't appear to be any sound either, just no power. Theres no problem with the rear hydraulics. Any advice would be appreciated.

In the photos below...the left photo: the directional valve is in the center of the picture, just to the right of the hydraulic lines.

aquafarmer · Nov 4, 2013

have same problem with one I have you might have the release valve stuck open. We seem to have air in the system after we drained the fluid and replaced it that was when we turned our valve and just have nothing now still looking......

Coyote machine · Nov 4, 2013

Hi, and welcome to TBN.
Why did you turn the valve 1/2 way and not all the way? Why did you turn it at all? Do you have a remote plugged into port A on the valve? If so, what?
Have you tried turning it completely in the direction you started, and then turning it back to where it was before you touched it? Have you tried putting it back where it was originally?

aquafarmer · Nov 5, 2013

problem just came up as neighbor was working tractor. have replaced hydraulic pump, changed fluid, now looking at control valve as problem. Since after changing fluid 3-point hitch is working just loader goes up very slow then drops as soon as valve is released. opened valve it is a Dukes 1627-ER found small pieces of pink plastic also found in check valve of directional valve. trying to find rebuild kit for control valve as a piece is missing on of the valve.

Coyote machine · Nov 5, 2013

I was asking the OP of this thread the questions, but it seems you and he both have similar hydraulic/valve issues. Your situation, Aquafarmer, seems from what you state to be related to contamination in your hydraulics, and a missing part of the valve? I can't make sense of your last sentence as to what is missing exactly....

And to the OP can you answer the questions posed and/or give more details of what led to where you are now?