Auxiliary Hydraulics Modification for 422/425

[MossRoad]

David, One can make a male to male or female to female adapter to connect two hoses together.

It would be better to be able to connect the hoses the correct way the first time, and every time, using the male and female connections. It is easy correct the situation.

Although I said it was a silly setup, I still do not mind it too much. I could just as easily put colored electric tape on the ends, green on one and red on the other, and that would have me hooking things up the same way each time.

It still beats a PTO shaft and 3PT hitch!!!

 

[KentT]

Although I said it was a silly setup, I still do not mind it too much. I could just as easily put colored electric tape on the ends, green on one and red on the other, and that would have me hooking things up the same way each time.

It still beats a PTO shaft and 3PT hitch!!!

I put a zip-tie on the "right side" hose for each of my attachments, so that I can always have the controls operating the same way.

What I'm really interested in is keeping the connectors clean on the attachments. It kinda diminishes the "quick attach" feature, if you have to spend 2-5 minutes cleaning out the connectors because somehow they were knocked down onto the ground while out in the woods.

I typically take at least two (if not three) attachments with me when I take the machine to the woods -- the mini-hoe inside the grapple bucket, and sometimes the grapple bucket is inside the LM bucket (for a total of 3 implements).

Yes, I've heard of using baggies, bottles, etc -- I've even bought the "rubber plugs" but their "loop strap" keeps getting broken when working in the brush and then the plug has disappeared by the next time you're swapping implements, etc.

Simply attaching the male and female hose ends, like you do with the mowing decks, is a quick, easy way to protect them and keep them clean...

 

[MossRoad]

I put a zip-tie on the "right side" hose for each of my attachments, so that I can always have the controls operating the same way.

What I'm really interested in is keeping the connectors clean on the attachments. It kinda diminishes the "quick attach" feature, if you have to spend 2-5 minutes cleaning out the connectors because somehow they were knocked down onto the ground while out in the woods.

I typically take at least two (if not three) attachments with me when I take the machine to the woods -- the mini-hoe inside the grapple bucket, and sometimes the grapple bucket is inside the LM bucket (for a total of 3 implements).

Yes, I've heard of using baggies, bottles, etc -- I've even bought the "rubber plugs" but their "loop strap" keeps getting broken when working in the brush and then the plug has disappeared by the next time you're swapping implements, etc.

Simply attaching the male and female hose ends, like you do with the mowing decks, is a quick, easy way to protect them and keep them clean...

Yeah, I am in agreement with you. The plugs are pretty lame as if you leave them hang, then THEY get full of dirt, too.

 

[ldabe]

After I am done mowing, I take the air compressor a blow off all the dirt, grime, and grass from the connectors (before disconnecting) and the rubber temps, before I put them in.

Works fairly well for me.

 

[cqaigy2]

After I am done mowing, I take the air compressor a blow off all the dirt, grime, and grass from the connectors (before disconnecting) and the rubber temps, before I put them in.

Works fairly well for me.

I do the same while blowing off the engine and cooler.

 

[KentT]

I do the same while blowing off the engine and cooler.

Only one problem with method, my PT is usually about 925 miles from my air compressor...

 

[ldabe]

Mmmmm.

Guess you will have to turn the "PSI" way up ;~)

 

[cqaigy2]

And get a longer hose.

 

[BobRip]

I thought I would bring this to the top. Easy modification (well pretty easy).

 

[KentT]

I thought I would bring this to the top. Easy modification (well pretty easy).

1. Did anyone ever validate TimOB's parts list for this mod?

I want to do this mod this winter, while I have the PT in Mass and convert my couplings to male/female on all the Aux PTO implements I have (grapple bucket, minihoe, snow/dozer blade)

2. Has anyone found an aftemarket source for compatible male/female QCs, or should I just plan on replacing them all?