Hooking Hydraulic lines up on Backhoe

[ChrisRyan]

Same result. Unpin it from the tractor, then let it down on blocks, shut off tractor and release all pressure in every circuit, then uncouple hoses.

Yeah, now I know what to do. I tell you, once I get it hooked back up, its gonna be on there a while.

 

[ovrszd]

Yeah, now I know what to do. I tell you, once I get it hooked back up, its gonna be on there a while.

This is a steep learning curve. Can happen with any hydraulic attachment that you remove. You need to face it and learn tricks to make it easier. Then you can fully use your tractor and it's attachments.

 

[two_bit_score]

Same result. Unpin it from the tractor, then let it down on blocks, shut off tractor and release all pressure in every circuit, then uncouple hoses.

That would be the thing to try. I had trouble hooking up mu auger on the 110TLB because of pressure on the thumb connection with the engine running. Have to shut it all down, release pressure from everything and have engine off.



TBS

 

[ChrisRyan]

That would be the thing to try. I had trouble hooking up mu auger on the 110TLB because of pressure on the thumb connection with the engine running. Have to shut it all down, release pressure from everything and have engine off.



TBS

Absolutely for next time. Now I'm in the position of trying to hook it back on. I guess worst case scenario I can unhook the hydraulic hose from the backhoe and then hook it up. Then I can just reattach the hose once the coupler is hooked up

 

[ChrisRyan]

This is a steep learning curve. Can happen with any hydraulic attachment that you remove. You need to face it and learn tricks to make it easier. Then you can fully use your tractor and it's attachments.

Yeah, its good to get all the hangups out of the way earlier and have the knowledge built up. We'll figure it out, or at least have the dealer figure it out on Saturday.

 

[RickB]

Don’t discount the value of coupling the attachment hoses together after disconnecting from the tractor.

 

[LouNY]

Absolutely for next time. Now I'm in the position of trying to hook it back on. I guess worst case scenario I can unhook the hydraulic hose from the backhoe and then hook it up. Then I can just reattach the hose once the coupler is hooked up

If you do this be very carefull unscrewing the connector from the hose, if one of your valves is leaking by and keeping pressure
on the line unscrewing the connector could release the pressure suddenly and also alow the hoe to move unpredictably.

 

[ChrisRyan]

If you do this be very carefull unscrewing the connector from the hose, if one of your valves is leaking by and keeping pressure
on the line unscrewing the connector could release the pressure suddenly and also alow the hoe to move unpredictably.

Will do. Right now everything is unpredictable because I haven't worked with a backhoe on a tractor....haha. I'm making sure that we're as safe as we can be.

 

[ChrisRyan]

Don’t discount the value of coupling the attachment hoses together after disconnecting from the tractor.

We had them coupled together, but it didn't help us with holding down the pressure. Kept them clean though!

 

[Branson Bob]

Funny, I was just in the hydraulic shop today investigating fittings which are designed to alleviate this common and annoying problem. The owner said I can buy the fittings and do it myself (I had photos of the stock hoses and fittings) and he directed me to a nearby vendor (Morse) so he wouldn't have to mark it up on me as the middle man. I had read previously and he confirmed that Parker makes "Connect-Under-Pressure Quick Couplings."

I'm not a fan of fighting my equipment and the idea of "scheduling" my backhoe attaching/detaching around the current temperature is more ridiculous than I can express... so I'm going to change out the stock ones. I have to confirm the pressure and trade size and then will price them out and let you all know what I find. Don't hold your breath though... not sure when I'll have a definitive answer.