Had added higher grade bolts, lock washers and properly torqued. Had used Loctite on the redo as well. Yes, needed to watch more often. Looking for foresight (repair options and ideas) not hindsight (horses already out of the barn).
I have a 2009 MF 573 4WD no cab with a DL 250 FEL. 2 years ago some of the bolts holding the FEL to the engine block (What a DUMB design) came loose and 2 sheared off in the process. We rebolted and rechecked everything. The other day the FEL was moving funny. No more bolts on the front side...
2009 4wd 573 apparently needs a new clutch. PTO grinds and will not engage properly. No other noticeable symptoms. At an MF/Agco Dealer (not the one I purchased from. It went out of business). They are saying it will be a 20+/- hour job! I have less than 300 hours on this tractor! Two...
For those with this particular loader:
How were the cables between your joystick and the hydraulic valve routed? Recently had premature cable wear due to a kinked installation.
Pictures would be appreciated!
MF 573 with factory FEL. Warranty expired, so this is natural! On Monday I am ordering the repair manual I should have already had.
That being said everything seems to work on the tractor re: hydraulics. The joystick feels mushy when pushed forward (to lower the FEL). Fluid was a bit low...