Loader B21 stiff loader control

[kpmengr]

I let a friend borrow the tractor. First time I ran it after getting it back I noticed the curl/dump on the loader is really stiff! I don't see any zerks to grease that might help...? I thought that I would attempt to lube the rod ends under the handle but Kubota has the linkage very well protected. Any help on what to lube and best way to disassemble is appreciated.

 

[troutsqueezer]

Doesn't seem like you would have to disassemble it just to lubricate the ball joints in the lever mechanism. They are pretty exposed. There is a zerk on the shaft that connects to the arm that connects to the rod that goes up inside the assembly. The arm and rod are on the outside of the plate right on the outside of the tractor. You have to look down into the area right next to the ROPs and you will see it.

 

[kpmengr]

Fixed it. The bolt that the lever pivots about for dump/curl was too tight. Backed it off a bit and feels good now. Just a simple lock washer on the nut. Not sure how it tightened up by itself...?