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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mike10" data-source="post: 44196" data-attributes="member: 5461"><p>There are actually two solenoids, one for the boom circuit and one for the bucket circuit.  While they are called solenoids they do not look like the one in the engine compartment.  You have a metal block with hydraulic lines going into it and a coil that when energized will allow oil to flow throught the hydraulic lines.  When it is not energized you have the situation you have now where none of the cylinders move.  Remove the kick panel in the operators compartment and the seat.  The bucket solenoid valve is to the left, when looking in from the front, and towards the top of the transmission compartment.  You should see the wiring and just follow it to the valve.  The boom solenoid valve is to your right bolted to the chain case wall.  It will be partially hidden by the hydraulic lines coming off the control valve.  It is between the control valve and the chain case wall.  To get to it you have to remove the belly pan and fuel tank.</p></blockquote><p></p>