BX22 wants to move but won't operate loader or lift backhoe.

Harry1

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BX22
Jul 24, 2026
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Just finished moving big loads of gravel around and love this tractor. Turned it off, had coffee, came back, started it up and lifted the loader all the way up to look at leaky fittings. Then it refused to bring the bucket down except when I went to "Float". Now the loader will jerk a little but came up enough to move the tractor but the backhoe bucket is on the ground and won't come up. I'm wondering if this is a common issue or if I broke something when I lifted the loader to the top (with the lever, not my muscles, hah, that'd be the day). NOTE: it starts to move forward and back but with the backhoe bucket on the ground I didn't force it to go, so maybe it won't really move either...
 

North Idaho Wolfman

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You probably have a quick disconnect on a hydraulic line that is not completely seated and is restricting flow.
Either at the loader or the BH.
 
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Harry1

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Jul 24, 2026
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Hmmm, OK I'll look into that. Definitely was the first time I took the loader to the very top and nothing worked right just after that. Will be checking all that this morning, thanks. Happy Trails