Recent content by WStringer2

Hey Guys, I thought I'd give you an update on what I found out. On the 4740 the cable that connects isn't a braided cable, but more like a flexible rod. I did drip some 3in1 oil into the sheath as I worked the cable back and forth and that seemed to (eventually) penetrate the length of the...

I think I know the thread you're talking about, there was an older thread by Butch that was recently bumped to the top dealing with corrosion in the valve control assembly. I took the control valve assembly apart this weekend and was pleased to see that there was no corrosion or other obvious...

No problem! Don't worry about pics yet, but thanks for offering. I've read about a lot of 4740 owners having problems with corrosion in the FEL control valve...I'm hoping that's all it is, and that it's repairable. I hope to tear into it this weekend and I'll post an update once I open it up.

Yikes, I hope it's not that! It's the FEL control valve that sits under the operator seat.

Hi Everyone, Sorry for leeching, but I need some more guidance. I removed the seat (sheesh is that thing heavy) and got a good look at the control valve assembly. Is it normal for there to be leaked fluid around the valve? I'm assuming not. The up/down plunger (sorry, I don't know the...

Thanks for the tip Ray! Unfortunately I had a load in the bucket so I opted to swap the lines. It was easy enough once I figured out which hose swapped to where :)

Is there a better (i.e. stronger) source for that bracket than Kubota? Also, I need to lift the bucket to move my tractor out of the elements, is it safe to switch hoses so I can use curl to raise it? (I assume I need to swap A to B and C to D).

Sorry, I'm from Louisiana so that's deaux as in Geaux Tigers!! Actually it was just a misspelling, but I did have Geaux on the brain :) So it's not likely that there's something wrong in the control valve? My assumption was that something was binding in there and that's what caused the metal...

Good evening folks, In a previous thread I mentioned having FEL control arm problems and a couple of posted some helpful info. It seemed that my arm didn't have enough play in the arm to raise the FEL. Using the parts diagram provided by Wolfman, I adjusted the linkage to "re-center" the...

Thanks for the info guys, I really appreciate it!

Thanks a lot for the diagrams, I started with the adjustment nuts on the outside because they were easier to get to, and that was all it took. I just needed to push it in a bit to center the control arm, and now it works like a champ! One thing though, it doesn't feel as smooth going back as...

Thanks Wolfman...I think you're right, I need to adjust the linkage; the control arm barely moves towards the back before hitting some sort of limit. I have the HSTC-3, do you normally adjust at the control arm (near part # 140) or outside near part # 170/120? Actually, 170/120 don't appear...

That's a good idea, I'll give that a shot this afternoon. It almost seems like the problem is at the control arm in the cab. When I pull back the arm to lift the bucket, it seems to have a very little play before the arm stops. Sometimes if I tap it back a few times it will "catch" and start...

Well, I spoke too soon! Turns out it worked fine for about an hour, then started getting slower and slower. After the 2nd hour it won't lift at all, even w/ the 3 point hitch totally down. I checked the fluid and it's not milky or foamy. Any tips? Diydave mentioned checking the relief...

Thanks Shadow...that was exactly the problem! I didn't notice before because I usually operate the rear hitch and bucket at higher RPM's, but when I lifted the box blade at a slow idle, I could hear the engine bog down when it hit the top limit.