Stuck loader joystick

[Claytonious]

So I just installed a WR Long 3rd function on my DK6010SE HST cab w/5521 loader. Now the damn joystick is frozen in place; will not move up, down, or to either side. I'm hoping the solution is something dumbly simple that I'm overlooking, and not done major malfunction in the loader valve. I did notice that it seemed frozen while I was tearing apart the joystick to replace the handle with the one provided in the kit if that information helps; i.e. I'm pretty sure it was in that state before I installed the new handle with the function buttons on it. Is there a manual lock on this model I might have activated or something? I was told by the dealer when I bought it that you never want to float the bucket to the ground and then park it because the way he put it "very bad and very expensive things can happen", so I'm hoping I didn't inadvertently float the stick while I was knocking around inside the cab, tearing out the seat and whatnot.

 

[grsthegreat]

Hmm, i know my dk45 has a latch mechanism that locks all handle functions. Ive hit it accidentally a few times…..

 

[Claytonious]

Hmm, i know my dk45 has a latch mechanism that locks all handle functions. Ive hit it accidentally a few times…..

What's that look like and where is it located on that unit?

 

[grsthegreat]

Its a simple latch that moves in or out

 

[Claytonious]

Its a simple latch that moves in or outView attachment 863347

Yeah... that was it. I had no idea what that thing was and never even considered it could be a lock. So I'm s huge dumb-ass I guess, but hey!... at least it was an easy fix! Thanks for posting that.

 

[grsthegreat]

Glad you got it fixed. I only use that lock when i remove loader so i dont dead head hydraulic pump