Moving 3rd Function Buttons on Joystick?

[DustyRusty]

That is a very expensive button switch if you have to replace it from Kubota. Lucky for us, someone much wiser than I found the OEM switch for just under $11.00. https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetai...nLek5ZkN3rCjnpiPHKr2mdQcsw0sszJRoCEMsQAvD_BwE

B2601 3rd function switch repair

Just entering this for the forum archive should anyone go searching in the future. I couldn't find much here when I searched. If you have a B2601 with dealer installed 3rd function kit "B1653" it has an on/off switch on the loader joystick. It will fail in short order if it gets wet. The part...

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[Chanceywd]

Find the power wire, and install a switch to turn it off when you don't need it. Problem solved.

That is what I did with my summit valve. I drilled a hole and installed it in the loader valve plastic. It was a small 30 amp rocker from advance auto and has a led so i know at a glance if it is on.

Bill

 

[Joisey]

I bought a lot of relays and switches from Mouser when I rebuilt my 17X60 lathe. Great people to deal with, quality parts.

 

[TheOldHokie]

hitting the 3rd function buttons while nothing is hooked up to the ports shouldnt effect the loader operation. At least it didnt on my B2601, with the kubota 3rd function.

On an L01 it will stall the lift cylinders.

Dan

 

[mikester]

Out of curiosity do you have a 3rd function lockout button on your machine? My M59 has one. The buttons are also on the side for thumb operation and are protected with bump guards.

If you don't have a lockout button you might want to consider adding one, probably all you need is a SPST switch on the 12V feed.