Case backhoe controls acting weird

[DJ54]

Now this is some helpful info! That explains it. So it's not just me, or my old cranky machine. Thank you!
Now my question is, why? Is there some advantage of the open center system? Compared to the closed system where you can run one function full-open and feather in a little of the other, I'm not sure I like this one.

I'd imagine cost was a big factor. I have no idea if the newer models are the same. To me it was like learning to operate all over again. and just like doing that, with seat time, you'll smooth things out. I don't use the hoe as much as I did for the first few years I had the 480C and will admit I do have occasional brain farts until I get it together. Heck, sometimes I have a tendency to got back to a 4 stick operation, as mine has the extenda-hoe, and there is a 4th lever. Too many years of watching the hoe, like an extension of the arm/hand, and not really thinking of what you're doing on the hand controls.

 

[jshwhite]

I'd imagine cost was a big factor. I have no idea if the newer models are the same. To me it was like learning to operate all over again. and just like doing that, with seat time, you'll smooth things out. I don't use the hoe as much as I did for the first few years I had the 480C and will admit I do have occasional brain farts until I get it together. Heck, sometimes I have a tendency to got back to a 4 stick operation, as mine has the extenda-hoe, and there is a 4th lever. Too many years of watching the hoe, like an extension of the arm/hand, and not really thinking of what you're doing on the hand controls.

I can relate. A few times I've tried to push that left stick sideways to swing it! Too much time on wobble stick and excavator joystick. I'm sure it will come to me with some hours in the seat.