Well got my new BX love it, way better than my 2350. So I'm trying to put my loader on for the first time, must not of got it lined up right cause now it won't go all the way down so now I can't remove it :mur: any suggestions? God I'm so mad.
New BX2380
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dodge man
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Yes, be careful. There was someone a few months ago that had a similar problem and kind of bent things up. You might do a search for it.
diesel85
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As the OP said, yup, be careful. You can go from a nice picture perfect tractor to a bent up mess in seconds.
I've taken a number of loaders on and off in my lifetime on all kinds of surfaces (even inclines), and never had issues. Maybe just operator skill or luck.
The key is to make sure everything is going in the right direction and to take your time. Small adjustments go a long way when hooking up a loader.
Since this is a relatively small system, if you put the loader valve in "float" you can actually move the loader arms yourself using your hands if they get out of whack.
I've taken a number of loaders on and off in my lifetime on all kinds of surfaces (even inclines), and never had issues. Maybe just operator skill or luck.
The key is to make sure everything is going in the right direction and to take your time. Small adjustments go a long way when hooking up a loader.
Since this is a relatively small system, if you put the loader valve in "float" you can actually move the loader arms yourself using your hands if they get out of whack.
diesel85
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Float is all the way up. Past the detent for down pressure.
Float is great for smoothing topsoil or sand out. Or grade control.
Float is great for smoothing topsoil or sand out. Or grade control.
diesel85
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No problem. Since it's a new tractor, the float position might take some getting used to until the valve is broken in. Don't be afraid to push it into place.
Good luck.
Good luck.
diesel85
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One more thing. Since this is a small loader, if you still can't figure it out, call some buddies over. These SCUT loaders weigh in ~600lbs. Two buff guys can easily move one of these with no problem.
I know it might be embarrassing to ask buddies for help... but what's more embarrassing is messing up the new tractor look.
I know it might be embarrassing to ask buddies for help... but what's more embarrassing is messing up the new tractor look.
diesel85
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I wish I could stop over and help you. I would have that on in seconds.
Problem is, they will send a person out, put it on in seconds and you'd be there scratching your head in fear of ever taking it off again. Best way to learn is taking it on and off a couple times. If they are patient, they will let you do this with them present.
I see so many people leave their loaders attached because they fear taking them on and off.
I routinely take my loader on and off several times a year, so I am extremely familiar with it. Not to brag, but the fastest I ever got my loader on was 1:54. Most of the time used to slide the pins in and connect the hydraulic fittings.
Problem is, they will send a person out, put it on in seconds and you'd be there scratching your head in fear of ever taking it off again. Best way to learn is taking it on and off a couple times. If they are patient, they will let you do this with them present.
I see so many people leave their loaders attached because they fear taking them on and off.
I routinely take my loader on and off several times a year, so I am extremely familiar with it. Not to brag, but the fastest I ever got my loader on was 1:54. Most of the time used to slide the pins in and connect the hydraulic fittings.
dodge man
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Yeah once you understand how to do it, it takes less than 5 minutes. The first time I did it took me like 20 minutes.
CobyRupert
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No one has mentioned that once pins are out, that usually the bucket ‘tilt/dump’ function now moves the disconnected arms, as do the raise/lower cylinders; but in a different arc/direction.
Move things slowly and in very small increments, you’ll figure it out.
Move things slowly and in very small increments, you’ll figure it out.
ryan08
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Looks like you just need to curl your bucket up and that will raise the rear into position. May need to back up the tractor a little first.
Well I didn't have to call the dealer, a buddy of mine stopped over and we were frogging around with it and some how we figured it out, after that we put it on the right way and now it works great. :drink: Thanks for the help guys. I'm going to put some more pictures up to.
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Xterra,
I have a BX2370 and I have one suggestion: lose the 2x3” under the loader!! I admit that I still have to noodle around a bit when I remove my loader, sometimes it takes 3 minutes, sometimes 15 minutes.
I find a nice flat area works best.
To remove I place the bucket down flat and use down pressure to lift the front wheels off the ground. The pins will pull right out.
Now curl the bucket one way or the other while watching the loader arms. It takes some practice, but I have no qualms about putting on or taking off the loader for a 1 Hour job!
You’re gonna love that Machine, I have the same front Blower, the thing is a beast!
Cheers
I have a BX2370 and I have one suggestion: lose the 2x3” under the loader!! I admit that I still have to noodle around a bit when I remove my loader, sometimes it takes 3 minutes, sometimes 15 minutes.
I find a nice flat area works best.
To remove I place the bucket down flat and use down pressure to lift the front wheels off the ground. The pins will pull right out.
Now curl the bucket one way or the other while watching the loader arms. It takes some practice, but I have no qualms about putting on or taking off the loader for a 1 Hour job!
You’re gonna love that Machine, I have the same front Blower, the thing is a beast!
Cheers
Its the easiest loader to take on an off, but the worst if you dont do it right. For the first couple months after i bought my BX23s, every saturday i would take the loader off and put it back on several times, just to get familiar with it. Now i can do it in my sleep. Green and Red tractors dont got nuffin on the Orange...FACT.
dodge man
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Glad you got it sorted out. And stop posting pics of your new tractor. It makes me want to go out and buy one. 
