Bucket cyliinder unequal length

[HeartFixr]

I have a L3301D-HST with LA534A front bucket. While using/abusing it, the bucket cylinders are not operating at equal length. One is extended or retracted more than the other. The bucket will move up and down but because the cylinders are not symmetrical in length, it makes attaching the implements very hard. Can I relieve the pressure on the cylinders and compress them to the same length without rebuilding the cylinder? How would I do that? What type hydraulic fittings does Kubota use?

 

[TheOldHokie]

I have a L3301D-HST with LA534A front bucket. While using/abusing it, the bucket cylinders are not operating at equal length. One is extended or retracted more than the other. The bucket will move up and down but because the cylinders are not symmetrical in length, it makes attaching the implements very hard. Can I relieve the pressure on the cylinders and compress them to the same length without rebuilding the cylinder? How would I do that?

The cylinders are supposed to be connected in parallel. That way they synchronize themselves. It sounds like your cylinders are not connected properly. Double check the hoses on the cylinders.

Dan

 

[PoTreeBoy]

I have a L3301D-HST with LA534A front bucket. While using/abusing it, the bucket cylinders are not operating at equal length. One is extended or retracted more than the other. The bucket will move up and down but because the cylinders are not symmetrical in length, it makes attaching the implements very hard. Can I relieve the pressure on the cylinders and compress them to the same length without rebuilding the cylinder? How would I do that? What type hydraulic fittings does Kubota use?

You mention attaching implements, so I assume you have SSQA on your loader. There is/should be an angle or tube running side-to-side whose function is to keep the two brackets synchronized. It is common to twist this link, causing the two brackets to be out of plane. You should be able to twist it back by pushing against a tree, or by using one of several other methods.