Difficulty with mounting Loader. 2003 BX2230

shackleblister

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2005 BX2230
Nov 13, 2021
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Coastal CT
I am attempting to re-install the FEL that I had traded out with the plow this winter. I can drive the tractor so the side frames engage (mostly) the main frame lower pins. The problem however is getting the mounting pins to line up with the females on the loader frame. They only get about 1/2 way lined up... the closest I can get them puts them at about the 10 or 11 o'clock position, and 5/8" out of alignment. What could be causing this and any ideas how to remedy? I have removed and installed the loader numerous times. The videos showing how simple it is are about 6 or 7 minutes long- I have close to 8 HOURS of trying to put her back on.
 

Bee-Positive

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BX1880, Cab, FEL, Tooth Bar, MMM, QH, Ballast Box
Nov 16, 2022
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Amsterdam, NY
Make sure your tire pressures are correct, especially the rear tires. It can put the FU in FUN!!! Ask me how I know. :rolleyes:
 
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Orangeglow

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2015 BX2370
Jun 19, 2014
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Prescott, Ontario
What I do when trying to instal my loader is : as soon as I get close enough to attach all 4 hoses, I attach them and then use the hydralics to help shift the loader bucket and arms around a bit to whatever positions I need to put it to get everything to align so I can insert the locking pins.
 
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Grandad4

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1949 Farmall M, previously owned: L 4610, BX 2230
Apr 5, 2016
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Greensboro, NC
Mounting/unmounting the FEL always goes better on a smooth, flat surface. That's not always possible but it's worth making a "parking pad" for the loader.