LouieJunior
Gold Member
Wondering if someone can help me with some trouble I am having hooking up the hoses to my PTO Stump Grinder. Earlier, these connections were easy to make. Today, I have struggled all afternoon with no progress. There are two hydraulic cylinders. I use the curl (bucket) function from my loader to operate the vertical cylinder to raise and lower the cutting wheel. I easily unfastened the bucket hoses (Black=Rod End; Yellow=Head End). No trouble refastening the Black hose to the grinder, but the Yellow hose will not completely couple. I have wiggled the joy stick multiple times to relieve the pressure with no luck.
I also fought with both hoses to the other cylinder. I use my grapple (third) function for to operate the horizontal movement of the cutting wheel. This connection is at the rear of the tractor and there is a vent valve with a T-handle which can be opened to remove pressure. You can see the small valve on top. The rear remotes are electronically controlled. Neither of these will connect - same problem. I can insert the connector but the spring-loaded collar on the tractor side will not Slide back and lock-in.
So, I could only connect one of four hoses today. On other days I have had no difficulty. Some photos are attached. What am I missing? I am a weekend hobby farmer and I am having an unproductive weekend.
I also fought with both hoses to the other cylinder. I use my grapple (third) function for to operate the horizontal movement of the cutting wheel. This connection is at the rear of the tractor and there is a vent valve with a T-handle which can be opened to remove pressure. You can see the small valve on top. The rear remotes are electronically controlled. Neither of these will connect - same problem. I can insert the connector but the spring-loaded collar on the tractor side will not Slide back and lock-in.
So, I could only connect one of four hoses today. On other days I have had no difficulty. Some photos are attached. What am I missing? I am a weekend hobby farmer and I am having an unproductive weekend.