2555 HST cab FEL control

[JerryK]

If someone were to take the three round plastic ' staples ' out of the FEL bottom plastic boot, it would allow them to slide this thing up and off. That would expose the two 12mm bolts holding the FEL cable mechanism onto the metal bracket that hold it in place. If you remove these two longer bolts, you can tilt the mechanism forward and take the bottom of the rubber dust boot loose, then slide this up. This partially exposes a 22mm nut that keeps the FEL control shaft from turning. If you return the FEL control to it's normal spot and temporarily loosely install one or both of the two long bolts, you can loosen this 22mm nut. This allows the FEL control rod to be rotated 180 degrees towards the back of the tractor. Tighten the 22mm nut, put the rubber boot back down, then put the rest of the stuff back where you found it. Now, loosen the nut under the FEL knob that is backwards now, rotate the knob to the correct position, then re-tighten nut. Remove the phillips screw holding the black 3pt handle in place, pull the handle up and off, rotate 180 degrees, then re-install screw. Now, the FEL control is not in the way if you try to enter or exit the cab on the right side, and should not hit on the fender or 3pt handle. The FEL control is right at your side in a handy position, right where it should have been in the first place.

Now, return everything the way it was from the factory so the Mahindra Police do not come for you.............. [[ ]]

 

[Got2BTru]

Gonna have to take a look at this...

 

[JerryK]

Gonna have to take a look at this...

Next week, if I get time.... the seat base is going back about 2" and up three......

 

[dickfoster]

Next week, if I get time.... the seat base is going back about 2" and up three......

:laughing: I think you must suffer from the same affliction I do. You simply can't leave anything alone, you just have to make it mo betta and fiddle with everything and make it your own. Tim the Toolman had the same problem. I loved that show, it was a lot like watching myself.

 

[Mark_D]

I had the dealer install a 3rd function kit on mine. The kit comes with a whole new joystick (because it has a button). I asked the tech to reverse the joystick for me like you did when he did the installation. He did so and it's soooo much better now. More room to get in the cab from the right side. Not to mention it feels much more natural because I can keep my arm on the armrest while operating the loader. Should have been like this from the factory!

 

[JerryK]

Yup, that's what I though, too. Who would mount it facing forward where you have to reach to use it.... AND, why put it right where it is in the way when you use the right door. [ ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ]

 

[Mark_D]

I think it was a mistake, honestly.

 

[bluefin650]

I just stumbled across this post yesterday, and it was the first thing I did today! I haven't had a chance to try it out today but it felt much more comfortable sitting in the seat. Thank you JerryK!

 

[JerryK]

[ How about moving the seat back a couple inches and raising it up 3.5" ..... ?????? http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/mahindra-owning-operating/362011-2555-hst-cab-seat.html ]

 

[bluefin650]

I will have to check that out but want to try the lever the way it is now. I like how my arm can be right on the arm rest in line with the control.