V1BuzzBomb
Silver Member
While under machine inspecting, found a couple of things.
First, the rear lower loader boom tower bolts were loose. There are four per side. The fronts are easy to inspect and tighten. The rears are a PITA, especially with a cab. I've seen the nightmares here if they loosen and get out of hand. I tightened them to 150 ft/lbs. Does anyone know the factory torque spec?
Secondly, It appears that the loader boom hard lines under the driveline are bent. I received the machine like this. Someone must have driven over something and got one or both caught. They don't leak and I'm uncertain if I try to straighten if they might. I suppose that it is mostly a cosmetic issue, although, there is a slight kink in one pipe out of the front of the diverter. That may slighty restrict flow. I may be able to confirm original pipe shape/bends with image from machine without similar issue. Image of loader boom piston hard lines under driveline, diverter and forward.
First, the rear lower loader boom tower bolts were loose. There are four per side. The fronts are easy to inspect and tighten. The rears are a PITA, especially with a cab. I've seen the nightmares here if they loosen and get out of hand. I tightened them to 150 ft/lbs. Does anyone know the factory torque spec?
Secondly, It appears that the loader boom hard lines under the driveline are bent. I received the machine like this. Someone must have driven over something and got one or both caught. They don't leak and I'm uncertain if I try to straighten if they might. I suppose that it is mostly a cosmetic issue, although, there is a slight kink in one pipe out of the front of the diverter. That may slighty restrict flow. I may be able to confirm original pipe shape/bends with image from machine without similar issue. Image of loader boom piston hard lines under driveline, diverter and forward.