I have a BX23s for about 5 years with about 300 hrs on it. I received a load of mulch and was spreading it around the property and I had a load of mulch in the front bucket. When I dumped it the right side FEL lock came off and FEL moved to the left side. I slowly adjusted the FEL to where I was able to relock the right side. Then after a few more FEL dumps or scoops it started to happen more often. I disconnected the FEL on a level driveway and inspected the lock. Everything seems normal. I can not see anything broken or have excessive wear. Its so bad now that even starting to lift the bucket without a load may cause the right lock to come off. There is nothing stuck in the lock or below in the notch where the FEL rests. The spring to keep the lock closed is still strong. I have tried using a BFH and knock it down to lock closed but it will not. I do not see any bending/tweeking of the FEL. I have tried measuring both sides of the locking mechanism and both seem equal.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?