Loader Front loader only rises half way

[jlyrintzis]

I have a B2620 with LA364 front loader. Out of the blue the loader only rises half way. It rises the normal speed until it stops, kind of like there is something physical limiting it from rising more. The hydraulics are still whirring when attempting to raise it more. I have inspected all the joints but can't see any physical blockage. Curling works fine both ways with full range. Any thoughts?

 

[ptsg]

That's usually a symptom of a quick disconnect not seated right. Maybe something hit it and it popped of or is not all the way in. Check all of your quick disconnects.

 

[Fallon]

Check your hydraulic fluid level. I'd expect it to a bit jerky if you were running low, but it you run out of fluid it will stop moving. The but end takes more fluid than the rod end of a cylinder.

 

[RickB]

That's usually a symptom of a quick disconnect not seated right. Maybe something hit it and it popped of or is not all the way in. Check all of your quick disconnects.

This ^^^ especially if you have no down pressure on the boom (lift) circuit.

 

[jlyrintzis]

Thank you, the problem resolved by re-seating the quick connectors. I originally thought about that, but dismissed the thought by thinking that it would not rise at all if it was hydraulics related. Live and learn, I dodged the bullet this time. Thanks again!

 

[Wagtail]

'Live and learn' indeed. I've learnt something this morning.

Truly what TBN is all about. :thumbsup:

 

[JWR]

Thank you, the problem resolved by re-seating the quick connectors. I originally thought about that, but dismissed the thought by thinking that it would not rise at all if it was hydraulics related. Live and learn, I dodged the bullet this time. Thanks again!

Outstanding -- how's this for the quick value of our forum !?