2305 loader hydraulics

[tcatanesye]

Keep having a problem hooking up the hydraulic lines when I reattach the loader. I cannot reconnect 2 of the 4 lines. I've tried playing with the stick back and forth both while running and not running. Nothing seems to work. It seems pressure bound and the lines will not hookup??? This is not the first time it has happened. It seems to be a reoccuring problem. Any ideas???

 

[JD755]

Never had it happen to me, but others here have and will tell you to cover the hose end connector with a rag while poking the center pin to relieve pressure. Be very careful about the fluid spray and make sure the rag covers it. When stored outside pressure in loader hoses can increase with temperature. Of course first make sure you fully operate the joystick on the tractor with the engine off to relieve all pressure on that end.

 

[techwrtr2]

I occasionally will have the same sort of problem with my 855 and the solution is to release the pressure from the loader hoses. Irritating but since I don't have the option to park the loader indoors when removed, a fact of life.

 

[kennyd]

Tractor off, move joystick in ALL directions to relieve pressure. Then wrap a rag over the male QD nipple and press it against the loader frame to relieve the small amount of pressure built up-very common problem especially if the loader is stored outside in the sun.

 

[sparkyoil jd]

I agree with kennyd and techwrtr2, because I've had the same problem
with my 2305 a couple of times. Good luck.

 

[fdmars]

wear safety glasses!!!

 

[jenkinsph]

wear safety glasses!!!

Hook the hoses up at first light!

 

[AKfish]

Frustratin' ain't it...! I cover with a clean rag and tap it with the flat side of a hammer.

Darn things -- you should have a set of flat-face couplers -- like a Bobcat SS, etc!

Nothing to tap. I always carry a set of wrenches and break the joint at the coupler and bleed off some hyd oil.

AKfish

 

[northernjake]

You can also get a set (or used ones) of the couplers and install on the loader hose ends when you remove the loader. You can set the hose end inside of a can or something to catch any oil, but that way it will release the pressure as the heat builds up.
Jake