Loader Stiff Loader Valve Control

[sandyc]

I have the 2620 and when I first got it the control valve for the FEL was quite stiff to operate when compared to the 2200 I traded off. Over time, I have 66 hours now, it appears to be loosening up a bit.

 

[kcender]

Hey. No problem at all. I just wonder if they may have different selection of springs. I looked at two new B2920's on the same lot and both were completely different feel. If there are replacement springs with different tensions, I want the lighter ones. I'll work with mine again next week. I may call the dealer also next week and see if it may show options on the springs. If I find a fix, I'll sure let you know.

Hey Kelsir66,just wondering if you had any luck finding out about the springs?

 

[Kelsir66]

Hey kcender, I sent my question to Kubota and they replied back and told me to contact a local dealer about the problem. I called and talked to the dealer and he said that there wasn't any options on the springs. He said to spray the piston area with WD-40 and work the control back and forth and up and down. Said it would eventually start easing up. I spray mine everytime I'm using it. Hope it helps. I noticed one other lil problem also. When I'm using the front loader, I can raise or lower with or without a load and it does this fine. When I dump the load, empty or full, the tractor chokes down some. I have no kinks in the lines. Just curious if others has this happen also.

 

[kcender]

Thanks for the reply.Can't say I have noticed the choking but I haven't used the loader a whole lot.

 

[J_J]

Valves have been known to warp when tightened down hard.

Try loosening the hold down bolts and see if there is any difference.

Is it one spool or all spools?

 

[Kelsir66]

My loader valve is stiff in both up and down as well as dump and curl.

 

[kcender]

My loader valve is stiff in both up and down as well as dump and curl.

Same here with maybe the dump being a bit stiffer.At some point in the future I will try loosening the hold down bolts.

 

[kcender]

Just finished lubing the valve linkage and working the lever around.Could be my imagination but the valve doesn't seem quite as stiff.It is still stiffer than I would like but better than when it was new.Maybe in time with usage it will get better.I had a look at the linkage,looks like a tight area to get at to try loosening the hold down bolts.I think I will play the waiting game to see if the valve loosens up.