Tractor deliverd sunday

[dar in nevada]

Well it finally got here late sunday evening. 2615hst with back hoe 3710 and fel ml106.Love it so far, only able to put 2 hours on it .Digging trenches with a back hoe is harder then it looks. This is my first time working a back hoe or a loader for that matter.Thats ok I look forward to all the practice I need.I do have one question though the loader lever seems to stick when operating the bucket wondering if this is normal or should it return when I let it go? seem more sticky after it warms up.Also it seems some times when lifting and dumping at the same time it will stop lifting and just dump,then start lifting again.I am not in any way complaining, the tractor seems very solid and Im very happy with it. This stuff may be normal or its just breaking in. will get some pic up soon.

 

[dieselsmoke1]

Congratulations on your new piece!. Lots of fun ahead!

Regarding the loader lever, yes it should always return to center if you let go of the handle. Only exception would be the "float" position which is held in place by a detent.

The lift and dump action you describe is normal. The hydraulic oil will take the path of least resistance and if given a choice of raising the arms or tilting the bucket, all the flow will go to tilting, at least till the cylinders fully extend or you close that outlet with the joystick.

make sense?