3rd Function Diverter pressure relief

[dstig1]

No, iron pipe is not rated for anything close to hydraulic pressure!! This pipe is open on the far end to the air and is really just used as a handle to hold the fitting and allow me to relieve the pressure by letting a few drops of oil out. It sees no pressure.

 

[TomSeller]

No, iron pipe is not rated for anything close to hydraulic pressure!! This pipe is open on the far end to the air and is really just used as a handle to hold the fitting and allow me to relieve the pressure by letting a few drops of oil out. It sees no pressure.

Ahhh, I didn't understand your post. sorry.

 

[4shorts]

When ever I had trouble hooking up my quick connect fittings all I'd do is turn off the tractor, switch on the 3rd function button then push the left/right buttons on the 3rd function control handle to release the pressure and they attached perfectly. ALWAYS works with NO issues.

 

[J_J]

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[dstig1]

Paul, I have tried that so many tines it isnt funny... My old procedure involved having to use a bar clamp to press the fitting together and then tripping the diverter to relieve pressure. After anywhere from 1 to 4 times doing this it would go together. I am not crazy as my friend is currently having the same issue (he is storing it in exchange for using it to plow this wi ter at his new house). Only this has finally fixed it. It must be something about this particular diverter valve...

 

[Guesseral]

Ok just a thought. I know you are reliving the pressure on the system before you try to connect the hoses but are you turning off the tractor and releiving the pressure before you disconnect the grapple? The problem could be in the grapple hoses and not in the tractor hoses. Sorry if this has already been covered but I didn't see it.

 

[TomSeller]

Ok just a thought. I know you are reliving the pressure on the system before you try to connect the hoses but are you turning off the tractor and releiving the pressure before you disconnect the grapple? The problem could be in the grapple hoses and not in the tractor hoses. Sorry if this has already been covered but I didn't see it.

I turn off the tractor, then move usually the FEL lever so that the pressure relieves. Occasionally, but very rare I open the relief valve on my backhoe when reattaching. Then disconnect the hoses and start the tractor back up.

 

[4shorts]

Paul, I have tried that so many tines it isnt funny... My old procedure involved having to use a bar clamp to press the fitting together and then tripping the diverter to relieve pressure. After anywhere from 1 to 4 times doing this it would go together. I am not crazy as my friend is currently having the same issue (he is storing it in exchange for using it to plow this wi ter at his new house). Only this has finally fixed it. It must be something about this particular diverter valve...

Man that's very odd. I've done it that way on my 4240 and now the 5740. Actually did it today. So you shut down the machine. Turned the key to the on position, turned on the 3rd function switch then toggled both 3rd function buttons? Those quick connects should almost fall off.

 

[dstig1]

Paul that is exactly what I do and more. I have toggled those fittings a million times after the engine is off and the the key back on. It is a colossal fight.n Everyone can give me the "is it plugged in?: Is it turned on? " routine to my deathbed and it still don't matter. It WON'T CONNECT...without a clamp and a couple rounds of hitting the button, once it is clamped under pressure.

The new "connect under pressure" fittings work a lot better, just not a total solution. I am sure the issue is in the solenoid valve somehow...just not sure how...

 

[4shorts]

Paul that is exactly what I do and more. I have toggled those fittings a million times after the engine is off and the the key back on. It is a colossal fight.n Everyone can give me the "is it plugged in?: Is it turned on? " routine to my deathbed and it still don't matter. It WON'T CONNECT...without a clamp and a couple rounds of hitting the button, once it is clamped under pressure.

The new "connect under pressure" fittings work a lot better, jhust not a total solution. I am sure the issue is in the solenoid valve somehow...just not sure how...

Wow. That must be a royal PITA for you. I've never heard of anything like it. It's gotta be in the solenoid but if the solenoid works well with the engine running it still should work with the engine off and key on. J-J is the man here for this Sure hope it gets figured out.