Snow Controlling Angle Speed on a FEL Plow

[bdhsfz6]

While I agree with you, I have found that in some cases 2 seem to work better for whatever reason?? They are cheap and it does not hurt to use 2 and then your covered.

Just a followup for those interested. I installed a single .031 restrictor fitting on the Landpride plow. The plow swing speed was too slow so I drilled it out to .043 (#58 drill bit). The speed is acceptable but a .045 fitting would be better. I noticed a loud bang when closing the 3rd function valve while swinging the plow in one direction but not the other. I installed a second restrictor fitting and the noise went away. I'm not sure using a single fitting would have done any harm but using 2 is cheap insurance. The function is the same either way.

Thanks for your advice Brian.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Just a followup for those interested. I installed a single .031 restrictor fitting on the Landpride plow. The plow swing speed was too slow so I drilled it out to .043 (#58 drill bit). The speed is acceptable but a .045 fitting would be better. I noticed a loud bang when closing the 3rd function valve while swinging the plow in one direction but not the other. I installed a second restrictor fitting and the noise went away. I'm not sure using a single fitting would have done any harm but using 2 is cheap insurance. The function is the same either way.

Thanks for your advice Brian.

Thank you for the feed back. This can help out many people as well as I now know to recommend .045 for this attachment. :thumbsup:

 

[moship]

Thanks for posting back your end result and glad to hear you found an acceptable solution.

 

[Fallon]

I think it already was mentioned but... I'd make sure you installed the restrictors fittings upstream of the crossover relief valve. You want that valve to let the blade angle quickly (unrestricted) if necessary.

The restrictors on my TnT lug the engine a bit & cause some slight squeeling (not just the relief valve). But it makes it so much more controlable & usable. By far worth it.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I think it already was mentioned but... I'd make sure you installed the restrictors fittings upstream of the crossover relief valve. You want that valve to let the blade angle quickly (unrestricted) if necessary.

The restrictors on my TnT lug the engine a bit & cause some slight squeeling (not just the relief valve). But it makes it so much more controlable & usable. By far worth it.

You know that if you feather the valve just a bit, the unit will still move at basically the same speed and you won't have the squealing or engine lugging. Or are you talking about your 3rd function, then it is what it is.

 

[Fallon]

You know that if you feather the valve just a bit, the unit will still move at basically the same speed and you won't have the squealing or engine lugging. Or are you talking about your 3rd function, then it is what it is.

Ya, but the OEM Kubota valves & especially linkages suck. Very hard to feather & often stick. Moving the lever for 1 valve will often actuate the other. I'd have fiddled with it myself already, but I knew I'd be taking it in for warranty work.

I need to add restrictors to my SSQA plow here at some point. No flow control on my 3rd function on the loader so it will be an issue.

Finally taking it in for those & leakdown issues with the rear valves here this week.

 

[bdhsfz6]

Ya, but the OEM Kubota valves & especially linkages suck. Very hard to feather & often stick. Moving the lever for 1 valve will often actuate the other. I'd have fiddled with it myself already, but I knew I'd be taking it in for warranty work.

I need to add restrictors to my SSQA plow here at some point. No flow control on my 3rd function on the loader so it will be an issue.

Finally taking it in for those & leakdown issues with the rear valves here this week.

I have the same leak down and sticking problems with the 3 remotes on my L6060. Using a known good cylinder, I verified the leak down is definitely a valve issue. The sticking problem is due to the convoluted linkage system used to get the levers in a nice neat location in the fender console. When I mentioned these problems to the dealer, I was told it is a known issue with no fix at present. I hope you have better luck and please post your results.

 

[Fallon]

I have the same leak down and sticking problems with the 3 remotes on my L6060. Using a known good cylinder, I verified the leak down is definitely a valve issue. The sticking problem is due to the convoluted linkage system used to get the levers in a nice neat location in the fender console. When I mentioned these problems to the dealer, I was told it is a known issue with no fix at present. I hope you have better luck and please post your results.

Actually dropped it off today. We'll see how it goes & what they come up with. I have decent faith in my dealer, less so in the Kubota valves. Dealer mentioned lockout valves, but I'm not interested, I like float to much.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Actually dropped it off today. We'll see how it goes & what they come up with. I have decent faith in my dealer, less so in the Kubota valves. Dealer mentioned lockout valves, but I'm not interested, I like float to much.

A band aid for poor quality IMO. I sure hope your dealer comes through for you.