Lewis Loader operation question

[RichjB]

Hi everyone, I'vejust bought a Ford 2120 compact tractor with a Lewis loader. All seems good except it has a grab bucket on the loader and I can't seem to find how to open and close the bucket. The spoil lever comes in through the front window and only moves up and down, left and right. I've looked on the Lewis operator manual online and it says there should be a button, which allows the left/right movement of the control arm to operate the grab - But there isn't a button. The control arm is simply and I must be missing something.I can post some photos if that helps.

Any thoughts appreciated.

 

[Netherfield]

Or you could try ringing Lewis.

 

[Mr Happy]

or post pictures! read like you are missing a six ported diverter valve and the lever with the button on top of it to energize the coil.

 

[Dave W]

@Mr Happy is correct. Should have a 12v diverted for third service.
do the hoses for the grab plug into a valve of some sort with a wire going to it?

 

[Deutzdx3]

May not have the 3rd service installed when fitted. You should see some where a small 12v block with pipes going in and iso couplings sticking out. Normally, they are on the front of the loader near the headstock. If it has the 12v valve but no wiring it’s easy to set up. Post some pics so it’ll show if it has 3rd service installed.

 

[Jungle Bill]

this is a Lewis loader showing what you should have with the wire on the left hand side of the block going to the switch on the control lever