Explain this feature and function please.......?

[Flintknapper]

My Brother bought a used tractor (M4800SU) and it came with what looks like a factory intalled rear remote.

I've been unable to locate a User's Manual for this particular model. Hence my question:

On the FEL control there is what looks to be 'Diverter' of some type? (see pics attached).

What is this features purpose and what exactly does it do (if related to the rear remote)?

Thank You in advance! Flint.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

That's a loader control lock lever.
Nothing to do with rear remotes.

 

[Flintknapper]

Ahhhhh.......

So it physically locks out the loader control?

Odd feature IMO. What is the supposed purpose for it? Thanks

 

[PHPaul]

I believe it's intended to keep you from inadvertently moving the loader control while getting on and off the tractor.

 

[Shawn T. W]

My Massey Ferguson has one of those, never used it in over 700 hours of use ...

Dealer said it was a safety device which disables the joystick from accidental use ... I've never seen a situation yet where it would be a feature I'd use ... Maybe if you had a bunch of uncontrollable untrained children running around while using the backhoe, or running a chipper or generator?

 

[Pawnee]

My Massey Ferguson has one of those, never used it in over 700 hours of use ...

Dealer said it was a safety device which disables the joystick from accidental use ... I've never seen a situation yet where it would be a feature I'd use ... Maybe if you had a bunch of uncontrollable untrained children running around while using the backhoe, or running a chipper or generator?

I have only used it a couple of times.
If you want to get on/off the tractor from the right side for some reason then it's a good feature. If you bump the joystick accidentally with a load in it things can go sideways quick.

 

[BT3101]

I have only used it a couple of times.
If you want to get on/off the tractor from the right side for some reason then it's a good feature. If you bump the joystick accidentally with a load in it things can go sideways quick.

Like when you go to get off the right side and the bottom of your jacket goes over the knob just as you jump off and you fall face first to the ground?

That COULD happen if someone wasn't so safety minded. Be pretty embarrassing too if your teenage nephew was standing there watching. Just saying.

 

[chim]

I use mine frequently. My loader generally stays off of the tractor for the entire mowing season and gets installed whenever it is needed. I can pull and replace the two large pins by reaching out of the cab instead of jumping in and out of the cab. It's not easy to reach the right pin without bumping the joystick.

 

[GrumpyFarmer]

Regarding the loader joystick lock, I think it’s pretty handy for prevention. In some cases I am using the tractor for things it really was not intended for and in those cases I use the lock (cylinder stops would be a safer solution):

1. Game cleaning: right after harvest/recovery (as I said tractor not designed for that ), ideally I should be using cylinder stops, but if multiple people involved and moving about the machine and using the operator station deck for knives and bags etc, then I lock then lock the loader stick. I don’t want anyone or an ornery dog to bump the stick.

2. Game preservation: in our climate during the season, it’s very common for me to leave the carcass in the bucket elevated overnight to keep cold (below freezing normally here)…it makes for a poor man’s meat locker. In that case there is the potential someone could walk under or something…ounce of prevention to block the stick.

3. Work platform tasks: I have a work platform that is used for cleaning gutters, tree trimming and observation tower maintenance (again tractor not designed for that). When I have a monkey in the cage and I am getting on off machine to help or hand / toss something up, before any work is started at a particular height I lock the joystick. It’s really for the monkeys protection.

4. I’ve used loader to hoist items that need to be painted and leave to dry…same as above lock the lock the stick is simple.

5. I use my tractor as a mobile telecommunication platform as well…in that case loader is left up and locked.

all three kubotas I have owned have had the feature / function.

those are the main uses for me, but if I am leaving loader up then I lock the stick to prevent any accidental bump.

 

[Flintknapper]

OK....understand now. Thanks to everyone for your replies.

My L series has a similar (by function) metal flap that does the same thing.

Anyway, appreciate the clarification. Knew you guys would know what I didn't.

Flint.

 

[William1]

BTW, the 'loader lock' does NOT lock the loader at a height or position, it merely 'deactivates' the lever. So the loader can still bleed down and it can still hurt someone. Do not use the loader lock to think it is safe to leave the loader raised. You must pin or block it if you want to have it raised AND be safe.

 

[Flintknapper]

BTW, the 'loader lock' does NOT lock the loader at a height or position, it merely 'deactivates' the lever. So the loader can still bleed down and it can still hurt someone. Do not use the loader lock to think it is safe to leave the loader raised. You must pin or block it if you want to have it raised AND be safe.

Yes, undertand that part. I have the same feature (different method) on my L Series.

A useful safety feature in quite a few scenarios.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

I use mine a lot mostly in winter when blowing with a rear snow blower.... huge gloves and big jackets swinging left and right watching as I speng an 8hr day blowing snow backwards comes in really handy.

 

[D2Cat]

My B8200 had a loader lock. It was located right next to the loader lever and just flipped dowm, and prevented any movement. A good safety precaution when going on the road.