Rear Remotes on BX Seem Stiff

[bluedunn]

Hi-

A few month's ago I installed the rear remote package on my Kubota BX1860. I plan to get a hydraulic top-link for driveway maintenance in the near future, but at this point haven't really had the chance or ability to test these.

I did move the levers back and forth after install and have noticed they seem stiff; like there is pressure on both levers when moved in either direction.

Is this normal? Is this due to the fact that the fluid doesn't have anywhere to go, so it stops at the quick connects? Is there some kind of test I could do (without a top link or implement) to confirm that everything is functioning normally?

I have had hoses hooked up to one set of remotes and didn't have any issues coupling the quick couplers - like there didn't seem to be any pressure built up behind the female coupler on the tractor.

Thanks for any help with this! I followed the instructions to the letter and am confident that I didn't screw anything up during the install process.

 

[Henro]

Do they feel the same when the tractor isn't running?

If so what you are feeling is likely normal in my limited experience.

You are dead heading the circuit when you have no implement connected.
You could put a hose in the outlet and return lines for each function(one at a time) and see if that changes things. That would basically simulate having a cylinder attached when you do not.

Perhaps some one else will have better ideas....

 

[bluedunn]

Do they feel the same when the tractor isn't running?

If so what you are feeling is likely normal in my limited experience.

You are dead heading the circuit when you have no implement connected.
You could put a hose in the outlet and return lines for each function(one at a time) and see if that changes things. That would basically simulate having a cylinder attached when you do not.

Perhaps some one else will have better ideas....

Ok, yes, they do feel the same when the tractor isn’t running. I may get a short section of hose made up to test these - it would put my mind at ease.