Adjusting 3rd Function Buttons Location?

MossyDell · Jan 20, 2022

I've been irritated recently because when lifting my blade or bucket from the ground, my loader stops, jerks, and stutters. Come to find out, I'M doing it!

My 3rd function buttons are on the front of the joystick knob (see photo). My fingers tend to at least brush the buttons when I lift my loader. When I grab the stick below them and lift, smooth as silk. But I like, or have gotten used to, keeping my palm on the knob with my fingers hanging down. Used that way, or with my thumb over the knob and fingers wrapped around, I have a problem. Reaching down and grabbing the stick feels wrong.

Does anyone know if I can loosen some of the screws shown and try turning the buttons toward me on the tractor, so I could use my thumb to hit them? I think that would feel more natural. And, even if it doesn't, I use the loader lots more than my grapple. It's a Land Pride kit, but since the dealer installed it I don't have manuals.

Front view:

Rear view:

Hay Dude · Jan 20, 2022

If it’s on a round stalk, try loosening the screws and real gently rotate it all the while feeling for resistance. It looks to be anchored by the silver screw.
Remove it and see if it twists 90*. Just go slow

MossyDell · Jan 20, 2022

Thanks, Hay Dude. I really hope I can do that! My impression is that button placement is operator's choice, at least for those two locations front or side. So maybe that means what you suggest will work . . .

PS: Stalk is round.

LD1 · Jan 21, 2022

The phillips screws on the back is only a cover to access the back of the buttons and wiring.

But the allen head through bolt as well as the two below it. Try loosening them and see if she rotates

Hay Dude · Jan 21, 2022

MossyDell said:
Thanks, Hay Dude. I really hope I can do that! My impression is that button placement is operator's choice, at least for those two locations front or side. So maybe that means what you suggest will work . . .

PS: Stalk is round.

I turned mine 180* from yours for my snowplowing tractors and it works well. Wrap hand around knob and use only the thumb for buttons.
YRMV.