Help! Deere 4100 w/410 Loader Question

[beenthere]

Weight in the bucket might help, but be sure that the locking plate is tilted back enough that it is free from the weight bracket. Sometimes they can get bent (bumping into something with the FEL raised) and will need some prying to get them to release their hold on the weight bracket. Should be free when unlocking and pivot back and forth freely. Sounds like yours is not. A picture will help confirm some answers that may help.

 

[MoreBoostPlease]

Weight in the bucket might help, but be sure that the locking plate is tilted back enough that it is free from the weight bracket. Sometimes they can get bent (bumping into something with the FEL raised) and will need some prying to get them to release their hold on the weight bracket. Should be free when unlocking and pivot back and forth freely. Sounds like yours is not. A picture will help confirm some answers that may help.

Hallelujah! It worked. With the locking plate off of the front weight bracket, I moved the loader into a pile of mulch and started to lift. The weight was enough to knock the frame down. 30 seconds later, the loader is off. I just noticed that a previous post mentioned something about needing down pressure on the loader.

Still not sure what the issue was, as the locking plate was free and clear of the weight bracket - I could move it back and forth with my hands.

Thanks to all....I'm still new to tractors.

 

[beenthere]

Good to hear. :thumbsup:
Now to discover what was binding, as something surely was.