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[stump54]

It’s on the tractor.

Massey produced those a couple of different ways.
Is the loader valve on the tractor or on the loader?
Travis

Any chance you have something for Santa to bring me?

 

[EverythingAttachments]

I took my Wicked Grapple off to use forks the other day. When I re-installed the grapple today, I could not connect the hydraulic hoses as the grapple side was under pressure. When I loosened a pipe fitting on the grapple, to relieve the pressure I could make the connections.

What is the correct way to relieve the pressure when disconnecting the grapple?

Hey man, it looks like you've received some good advice.

To summarize. It's a good idea to unhook the grapple in a position with the cylinders either fully open or fully closed. The grapple style will really determine which of those positions is best.

Also, depressurize your hydraulic system before unhooking and before rehooking.
Here is a video with Ted which explains said depressurization..
Travis

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Any chance you have something for Santa to bring me?

Yes sir. The Custom WR Long 3rd function kit is offered for the 1525.

For installation, you'll need a power beyond adapter from Massey/Agco, which will need to be sourced from a dealer.
Part #s SL103119 and SL103143. They should be inexpensive.
Feel free to call me if you want to order. 828-464-1200.
Travis

 

[jgedmond]

Hey man, it looks like you've received some good advice.

To summarize. It's a good idea to unhook the grapple in a position with the cylinders either fully open or fully closed. The grapple style will really determine which of those positions is best.

Also, depressurize your hydraulic system before unhooking and before rehooking.
Here is a video with Ted which explains said depressurization..
Travis

Travis nailed it, lots a great advice from all who replied - thanks everyone. So, Travis which position is best for the 60" Wicked Grapple?

It may have been fluid expansion because I am pretty sure that I de-pressurized before disconnecting the grapple. The pressure was definitely on the grapple side of the fittings. We did have some cool weather and now it is warmer again.

Being a chemist, I am very familiar with fluid properties, but did not think that the pressure build up would be that much. However, this is a closed system full of an incompressible liquid - duh. :shocked:

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Travis nailed it, lots a great advice from all who replied - thanks everyone. So, Travis which position is best for the 60" Wicked Grapple?

It may have been fluid expansion because I am pretty sure that I de-pressurized before disconnecting the grapple. The pressure was definitely on the grapple side of the fittings. We did have some cool weather and now it is warmer again.

Being a chemist, I am very familiar with fluid properties, but did not think that the pressure build up would be that much. However, this is a closed system full of an incompressible liquid - duh. :shocked:

If it's a 60" Wicked Root Rake Grapple, I'd store it fully open and face down. Cylinders will be retracted and lid will be bottomed out.

Like this, fully open..

If it's a long bottom 60" Wicked...fully closed.

Those are the positions which will prevent gravity from building pressure. If you're a chemist, I"m sure you've forgotten more than I ever thought about learning concerning expansion due to temperature. :laughing:
Travis

 

[stump54]

Yes sir. The Custom WR Long 3rd function kit is offered for the 1525.

For installation, you'll need a power beyond adapter from Massey/Agco, which will need to be sourced from a dealer.
Part #s SL103119 and SL103143. They should be inexpensive.
Feel free to call me if you want to order. 828-464-1200.
Travis

Thanks! I will.

 

[IXLR8]

I have the same issue reconnecting my backhoe. I take a PVC cap, put it over the fitting on the BH and strike it with a hammer. The hammer will pop open the valve on the fitting and release the pressure. The PVC will prevent any damage to the firing. The cap will prevent you from getting sprayed with fluid when the pressure is released. Although your hand will bet a bit wet with hydraulic fluid.

 

[WoodDuck]

Achievement Unlocked! Wicked 60" Root Rake Grapple earns "Old Man" seal of approval!



Got my 3rd function valve from MIE installed today. Hooked my new Wicked grapple onto the tractor, and headed behind the house to clean up some dead trees we had cut down. Judging from the 6 minutes I spent on the machine before being kicked off by my 75 year old father, I think I'm going to like it. Dad definitely likes it! That thing closes with authority. The dead pine tops he was piling up were snapping like toothpicks when he clamped the grapple down on them, and he was smiling the whole time! Its his new favorite attachment! I'll have to sneak out with it sometime when he's not around to get a little playtime with it myself! He was raised on a farm, spent untold time with tractors and implements, so when he brags about any "new" piece of equipment, you must be doing something right!

 

[jgedmond]

If it's a 60" Wicked Root Rake Grapple, I'd store it fully open and face down. Cylinders will be retracted and lid will be bottomed out.

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Like this, fully open..

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If it's a long bottom 60" Wicked...fully closed.

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Those are the positions which will prevent gravity from building pressure. If you're a chemist, I"m sure you've forgotten more than I ever thought about learning concerning expansion due to temperature. :laughing:
Travis

I forgot the rest of it the day that I retired! :laughing:

Thanks Travis! I should have guessed fully open since that's exactly how I received it!

 

[stump54]

Yes sir. The Custom WR Long 3rd function kit is offered for the 1525.

For installation, you'll need a power beyond adapter from Massey/Agco, which will need to be sourced from a dealer.
Part #s SL103119 and SL103143. They should be inexpensive.
Feel free to call me if you want to order. 828-464-1200.
Travis

Does $93.00 for those parts sound right?