New 3320 300cx Loader Question .....arBang/Pow

[cartod]

Are the springs on the loader supposed to bang and pow when I work the loader like its supposed to be worked (like a dog)? After I back drag then dig a load, sometimes it lets out a godawful bang, like someone is resetting its dislocated shoulder. It's a brand new machine with 12 hours on it.

 

[Heinlein0311]

I've got a 3320 with the 300 loader and I've worked it pretty good but don't ever recall the springs making that kind of noise, or any noise at all for that matter

 

[B58Hustler]

Almost 200 hours on my setup and have never heard the springs make a noise.

 

[beenthere]

Are they clean? no mud/dirt/gravel?

Are they adjustable?

First I've heard of springs in the FEL....but I have an older model....the 430.

 

[KennK]

Springs? Are they near where the FEL mounts to the chassis? I don't ever recall hearing noise from that area. The only thing that really moves much is the level indicator rod on the right FEL arm rocks a bit, but that's all. The only real nose is the clunk of a hard up or down stop-point.

 

[cartod]

It's a definite loud bang right where FEL attaches to tractor, or springs. It gets your attention every time and this is a brand new set up with just 12 hours.

 

[B8FISH]

sounds like it needs this....(from the on-line owners manual)


Checking Parking Latch Cap Screw Adjustment


W20247-UN-08JAN09

W20270-UN-12JAN09
Left-Hand Side Shown
A - Cap Screw
B - Latch
C - Locking Screw
D - Latch Pin
E - Leaf Spring
F - Brace Pad
G - Mast Pad
Be sure loader is equipped with materials bucket, 4-in-1 bucket or grapple bucket.

Attach loader to tractor (See Attach Loader section.)

Start tractor engine and lower ballast box or rear implement to the ground.

Dump bucket 10ｰ?0ｰ and lower to ground.

Retract lift cylinders, raising front wheels 25?0 mm (1? in.) off ground. (Do not retract lift cylinders completely.)

On both sides, make sure latch (B) is fully seated against brace pad (F) and latch pin (D) is engaged with leaf spring (E). Cap screw (A) should contact mast pad (G). If not, adjust each cap screw as follows:

Loosen locking screw (C).

Turn cap screw (A) until it makes contact with mast pad but latch is still free to rotate.

Tighten locking screw to specification.

Item Measurement Specification
Locking Screw Torque 25 N瀕 (221 lb-in.)

NOTE: To disable the quick park feature, loosen locking screw (B), turn cap screw (A) until it is tight against mast pad (G) so latch (C) cannot rotate freely. Tighten locking screw to specification.

Extend lift cylinders to lower tractor to ground.

Shut off tractor engine and remove key.

 

[sfloggie]

No noise from mine with 360 hours and I too work it hard.

 

[beenthere]

Are these the coil springs as shown #20 on each side?
I'm wondering what purpose they serve?
Might they be to just keep the upright masts snug against the frame posts for anti-rattle?

 

[cartod]

sounds like it needs this....(from the on-line owners manual)


Checking Parking Latch Cap Screw Adjustment


W20247-UN-08JAN09

W20270-UN-12JAN09
Left-Hand Side Shown
A - Cap Screw
B - Latch
C - Locking Screw
D - Latch Pin
E - Leaf Spring
F - Brace Pad
G - Mast Pad
Be sure loader is equipped with materials bucket, 4-in-1 bucket or grapple bucket.

Attach loader to tractor (See Attach Loader section.)

Start tractor engine and lower ballast box or rear implement to the ground.

Dump bucket 10ï½°?0ï½° and lower to ground.

Retract lift cylinders, raising front wheels 25?0 mm (1? in.) off ground. (Do not retract lift cylinders completely.)

On both sides, make sure latch (B) is fully seated against brace pad (F) and latch pin (D) is engaged with leaf spring (E). Cap screw (A) should contact mast pad (G). If not, adjust each cap screw as follows:

Loosen locking screw (C).

Turn cap screw (A) until it makes contact with mast pad but latch is still free to rotate.

Tighten locking screw to specification.

Item Measurement Specification
Locking Screw Torque 25 N瀕 (221 lb-in.)

NOTE: To disable the quick park feature, loosen locking screw (B), turn cap screw (A) until it is tight against mast pad (G) so latch (C) cannot rotate freely. Tighten locking screw to specification.

Extend lift cylinders to lower tractor to ground.

Shut off tractor engine and remove key.

Thank you for finding that. That seems to have been the problem as it was not properly adjusted at the dealer.