Flaot setting

smoothie17 · Sep 28, 2009

Have a 2004 B2910 with 300 hours on it. Last weekend when I tried to use the float setting to back drag with my bucket it wouldn't go into float. It's worked fine for 5 years until now. Could it be air in the lines; or any other ideas?

Thanks !!!

gwdixon · Sep 28, 2009

Lube the linkage. A healty dose of WD40 usually frees it up. I'm sure you checked to make sure the lock-out plate was not in the way.

If the lever was able to get to the float position and still not work right then there may be a valve issue. The folks in the hydraulic forum might be of some help.

Ductape · Sep 28, 2009

I'm gonna speculate you have moisture and crup built up under the cap on the backside of your loader valve. Usually, the problem shows up at sub-freezing temperatures, and the moisture in there freezes and stops the valve from working. If you are going to remove the cap and clean it out, do it in a clean, well lit environment. Otherwise you'll never find those little steel balls that operate the detent.