We have recently bought an older 950G loader 5MW series.
It appears to have the bucket float feature; push the boom lift lever forward and it "floats" the bucket.
The problem is it won't automatically stay in this position; there appears to be no detention feel in the lever when you push it to the forward position so it won't lock in.
The "bucket level" detention doesn't work either on the bucket crowd lever.. same thing there is no detention feeling to the lever either.
My question is do we have an issue with the valve, perhaps a broken spring etc, or should these systems be operated in conjunction with one of the myriad of buttons around the cabin. it even has a pink coloured lever near the floor which appears cut the hydraulics when in raised position... possibly a safety item. I've ordered the operators hand book but it wont be here for about 2 weeks !
I appreciate your help.
It appears to have the bucket float feature; push the boom lift lever forward and it "floats" the bucket.
The problem is it won't automatically stay in this position; there appears to be no detention feel in the lever when you push it to the forward position so it won't lock in.
The "bucket level" detention doesn't work either on the bucket crowd lever.. same thing there is no detention feeling to the lever either.
My question is do we have an issue with the valve, perhaps a broken spring etc, or should these systems be operated in conjunction with one of the myriad of buttons around the cabin. it even has a pink coloured lever near the floor which appears cut the hydraulics when in raised position... possibly a safety item. I've ordered the operators hand book but it wont be here for about 2 weeks !
I appreciate your help.