KL4030C loader kickstands

[tacticalturnip]

Hello folks,

I tried removing my loader for the first time over the weekend and found I could not lower the kickstands. I've never removed the loader in the 3 years I've had the tractor, and my last machine was a Deere 1025R with their auto-park, so I'm not sure if I'm missing a step or what, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

I read the manual, I've watched some videos, and it seems like the kickstands should just be dropping down, that I should be able to just go ahead and pull them down into the proper position. They will not budge. I figure I'll try again in the near future, but before I try to strong arm it, am I missing something?

 

[ptsg]

Is that the spring loaded style? Which you slide the stand off the hook then pull out. Or the pin style? Where you need to remove the pin?

For some reason, I can't no longer access the Michigan Iron Equip website to check the parts catalogues from this side of the pond.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Is that the spring loaded style? Which you slide the stand off the hook then pull out. Or the pin style? Where you need to remove the pin?

For some reason, I can't no longer access the Michigan Iron Equip website to check the parts catalogues from this side of the pond.

Pretty sure it's on a spring load.

All the videos I can find are for the KL4030, but I am pretty sure it's the same setup.

 

[ptsg]

Looks like you have to pull on the end plate and not on the entire kickstand like I said before.

Wondering if some love taps would let it slide. Probably just stuck from not being used, ever.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Looks like you have to pull on the end plate and not on the entire kickstand like I said before.

Wondering if some love taps would let it slide. Probably just stuck from not being used, ever.

The end plate being the unpainted metal foot? I tried pulling from that, but I must be doing this wrong.

 

[ptsg]

The end plate being the unpainted metal foot? I tried pulling from that, but I must be doing this wrong.

Yes. That's what actually slides off the hook to let the kickstand come down. At first, I thought it was the entire kickstand that slid.

You can try loosening that bolt a little bit and see if it helps. Wondering if the dealer got it a bit too tight to prevent any rattle while using the tractor.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I'm going to have to give it another good look! Thank you for the help.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I feel so damn foolish; anyhow, I got it!