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Bucket dropping after lifting stops

Mr.E · 2026-04-01 16:09

The bucket on 259D3 drops down about 3 inches each time I stop lifting, happens anywhere in the lifting range. What's the diagnosis folks?

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  1. #1Nige2026-04-01 16:15

    How did this start.? Slowly got worse over time or what.? Has anything related to the lift control valve or the lift cylinders been worked on or replaced recently.? What happens if you feather the joystick slowly from Lift to Hold instead of just releasing it.? After the cylinders have dropped the 3” do they continue creeping down slowly or stop dead.? Have you checked over an extended time period - 5 minutes or so.? I’m not sure if there is an electronic calibration on the lift/lower solenoid valves.