Sorry.. let me explain: I was going through the process (first time) of removing the backhoe (260) from my 2305. I disconnected the two rear pegs holding the backhoe and began using the hydraulics to lift it off per instructions. All was good until I pull the backhoe away from the tractor a bit too far. The hydraulic line got tight. I quickly pulled back. Not excessive, but enough that I my heart skipped a beat. At that point the hydraulics were still connected and I prepared to square off the backhoe to get it into a storage position. I gradually started to lose hydraulics to the point that nothing would work. Previously it was working fine.
I disconnected the hydraulics, reconnected, and nothing. I noticed I was low on hydraulic fluid and put a couple of liters in it.
I tried again, nothing. I have noticed the following:
1. On the upper hydraulic connection (top right rear of tractor), on the backhoe male plug, the push pin in the center of the connector is very stiff and it does not move (on the other connector - female from the backhoe to the tractor, the pin moves easily). I am tempted to remove the connector to replace it but nervous if it is tight (are the backhoe hydraulics pressurized?). (it is already one day now)
2. A couple of times it pushed the upper right female connector off the connection upon start. I saw a bit of hydraulic fluid when that happened.
3. I hear a slight electrical hum that I don't think I heard previously. Not sure though as my ears are perked right now. Could it be the pump?
I hope this helps. My backhoe is off/disconnected and sitting awkwardly given that I could not finish the job.
For a first timer.. a bit of a mess!
From what I've read, I believe I should try to get that pin loosened on the connector. Put a towel around it and push it into the something solid to get it to release. I feel currently it is just not making a true connection.
THANKS Steve
Can you give a bit more detail what happened here, like what is "more tight" and what is meant by "lost hydraulics" ??
Is the hoe off and you have no tractor hydraulics? or ??[/QUOTE]