Cub Cadet 59A40003727 User Manual
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probleM
possible Cause
soluTion
bucket or boom leaks 
down from “Hold” 
position
• Leaks in hydraulic circuits
•	 Cylinder	piston	seals	leaking
•	 Remote	valve	worn	or	damaged
•	 Tractor	valve	worn	or	damaged
• Tighten loose fittings. Use
thread sealer on pipe threads.
•	 Repair	(if	available)	or	replace.
•	 Repair.
•	 Repair.
Cannot lower boom
• Hydraulic couplers not fully engaged.
• Recouple hoses.
loss of bucket Tilt 
Control when lever 
is pushed Completely 
forward
• Tractor lever in “Float” position
• Shift control lever from “Float”
position.
Couplers Hard 
to Hook up
• Pressure in circuit
• Place control levers in “Float”
when connecting.
boom & bucket 
operation does not 
Correspond To Control 
lever position
• Improperly installed hydraulic couplers
• Hoses improperly connected
• Install hydraulic couplers
correctly.
• Connect hoses properly.
excessive wear on 
bucket Cutting edge 
and wear pads
• Bucket is tilted too far forward and is riding
on cutting edge.
• Excessive down pressure when cleaning
feedlots and working on concrete.
• Keep bottom of bucket parallel
to ground.
• Use “Float” position on boom
lift control lever.
