Loader 2011 R3039 Hydraulic Connection Problem

[Jimjammer4]

Hi LS Folks,

I have a strange problem with my stock FEL hydraulic quick connect on my LS 3039 (shuttle trans). I bought the tractor new in 2011 and never had an issue. Last weekend, I removed the FEL and left it on my level asphalt driveway and cut my pastures like normal. When I was done, I lined up the tractor perfectly with the FEL and attempted to reconnect the 4 hydro hoses, but could not get them to lock in place like they should, so I could not reattach the FEL. It's like there is still pressure present on the FEL hoses. All pressure was released at the FEL controller handle with the engine off when I first dropped it in place, so I cannot imagine what is wrong. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks for your help as always!

Jimjammer

LS 3039 w/Shuttle, 2000 John Deere LX279 Lawn Tractor

 

[RKJeepXJ]

Temperature rise while it sat off the tractor can cause line pressure to built. Try depressing the fittings and letting a small amount of fluid out. Few of the grapple threads talk about this and how to deal with it. Be sure to wear gloves and put a rag over the fiting before depressing the ball.

 

[boomer632]

If you have a 3 pt mower on make sure it is resting on ground. I found that helps.

 

[Jimjammer4]

To: RKjeepXJ, T

Thanks! Your suggestion was right on. I went out early this morning while the temperature was still cool outside and was able to push the center release in each hose using a punch toll. Unlike the day when I tried that when I could not push the center release because the FEL I assume now was cold, thus allowing the pressure to decrease. I have not reattached the FELto the tractor yet, but I'm sure it will be no problem now. Thanks for everyone's help. Thanks again!


Hi LS Folks,

I have a strange problem with my stock FEL hydraulic quick connect on my LS 3039 (shuttle trans). I bought the tractor new in 2011 and never had an issue. Last weekend, I removed the FEL and left it on my level asphalt driveway and cut my pastures like normal. When I was done, I lined up the tractor perfectly with the FEL and attempted to reconnect the 4 hydro hoses, but could not get them to lock in place like they should, so I could not reattach the FEL. It's like there is still pressure present on the FEL hoses. All pressure was released at the FEL controller handle with the engine off when I first dropped it in place, so I cannot imagine what is wrong. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks for your help as always!

Jimjammer

LS 3039 w/Shuttle, 2000 John Deere LX279 Lawn Tractor[/QUOTE]