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KubotaOne
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hi guys,
Had a chance to use my FEL this weekend. Of course, it worked perfectly all weekend - until the last hour. Back came the jerky dump cycle, and the hiss (note the two ss's in "hiss" guys!). Speaking of "hissing", I should clarify. It sounds more like a buzzing sound, or a flapping sound (hard to describe). But it's not the normal sound like when you reach the end of travel of the dump or curl and hold it, you hear a slight hiss. It's definately a different sound.
I don't have the tools to check the suction side of the pump, I'd have to call the dealer on that. Also, I don't notice any air bubbles in the hydro fluid. But I do agree, it sounds like air in the system. But I'm still not ruling out my diverter (I've attached a picture of my setup).
And lastly, I do have a persistant leak on the top fitting of the right hand cylinder that lifts the entire loader, could this be the problem? Even though it's not one of the curl cylinders? It appears to be a bad weld where the female fitting is attached to the cylinder. (I do have a MIG welder, but should I be concerned with heat and the seals?)
Sorry for so many questions, but I appreciate the help.
Had a chance to use my FEL this weekend. Of course, it worked perfectly all weekend - until the last hour. Back came the jerky dump cycle, and the hiss (note the two ss's in "hiss" guys!). Speaking of "hissing", I should clarify. It sounds more like a buzzing sound, or a flapping sound (hard to describe). But it's not the normal sound like when you reach the end of travel of the dump or curl and hold it, you hear a slight hiss. It's definately a different sound.
I don't have the tools to check the suction side of the pump, I'd have to call the dealer on that. Also, I don't notice any air bubbles in the hydro fluid. But I do agree, it sounds like air in the system. But I'm still not ruling out my diverter (I've attached a picture of my setup).
And lastly, I do have a persistant leak on the top fitting of the right hand cylinder that lifts the entire loader, could this be the problem? Even though it's not one of the curl cylinders? It appears to be a bad weld where the female fitting is attached to the cylinder. (I do have a MIG welder, but should I be concerned with heat and the seals?)
Sorry for so many questions, but I appreciate the help.
