Kubota loader hydraulics issue

   / Kubota loader hydraulics issue #1  

David97

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B2650
Bought a new Kubota B2650 and the loader hydraulics seems to have some kind of issue where the speed of the loader is real slow at times then normal it goes back and forth.

Here's a video of the problem pay no attention to the heavy jerks that is me. At 21 sec the loader is going up slow then it starts to go up at the normal speed.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17009248/2650.mp4
 
   / Kubota loader hydraulics issue #2  
Possible restrictions in QD's I suggest to lower boom completely the disconnect/reconnect all QD's
 
   / Kubota loader hydraulics issue #3  
David,

Since you indicate this is a new unit - I would suggest you contact the dealer and have him diagnose/fix this situation.
 
   / Kubota loader hydraulics issue #4  
Is this the first you are using the FEL? Could be air in the system working out.
I would try Tx Jim's suggestion with the quick connects. If that does not cure the problem then go with oosik's suggestion
 
   / Kubota loader hydraulics issue #5  
I think it's sucking air. Step 1 make sure you have sufficient oil in the system when all of your hydraulics are extended, or check the fluid levels according to the manual which might tell you where the attachments should be positioned when checking the fluid reservoir level.
Hydraulics have a low pressure side (before the pump) and a high pressure side (after the pump) any restriction on the low pressure side will restrict the efficiency of the hydraulic pump, as well as make a change to the sound at the pump and very little change to the engine speed and sound. A restriction on the high pressure side other than a control valve would make the engine stall down significant and possibly cause a leak or blow-out at a weak part of the system. Hydraulic energy is extremely powerful, air compresses, fluids do not compress and the hydraulic power is extremely unforgiving. Listen to your engine actually working once the hydraulics are full of oil, you can hear the engine starting to labour. When your hydraulics are operating at half speed it sounds like your engine is spinning freely and doing little more then burning fuel.
Are your hydraulic attachments on the same pump circuit as your steering or are they on separate pump circuits (different with different tractors) If they are on the same circuit, try turning your power steering all the way over to the steering stops and hold it there for a few seconds, you will hear oil passing through a bypass valve at that point. This will help to bleed air from the hydraulic system if the two systems are common to each other. If they are separate to each other then there might be a similar bypass valve effect when the hydraulics are fully extended, try putting your 3-point lift all the way to the top, maybe that will help.
it's worth a try anyway ;)

Your tractor is very clean, is that because it is brand, brand new or do you power wash it? Power washers are evil things to use on hydraulic components and oil seals, they will force water past the seals and into the oil. Hydraulic and engine oil seals are rarely designed to withstand hydraulic pressure from both sides.
 
   / Kubota loader hydraulics issue #6  
Ditto all three suggestions, in this order:

1. Unhook and reseat quick couplers. Make sure you lower boom to ground, shut tractor off, and move joystick through all positions to relieve pressure, otherwise you will fight putting them on.

2. Cycle all the way up and down several times to work out any air.

3. if those dont help, contact the dealer, because anything else that it "could" be will be under warranty, and anything else you try to do to fix, could void said warranty
 
   / Kubota loader hydraulics issue
  • Thread Starter
#7  
Thanks for the info i will try the things listed over the holidays. It is brand new only 5 hours on it. If i don't see anything obvious i will let the dealer take care of it.
 

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