BX22 Massive FEL controller valve leak

[JEDsBX22]

I was shoving a pile of brush and tree limbs with my BX22. A loose branch must have hit the release on hose 4 in just the right way to pop it loose (where the front FEL hose connects to the tractor hydraulics). The next time I went to roll the bucket, hydraulic fluid gushed from the control valve.

I found the loose hose right away and reconnected it. The FEL operates, but the control valve still has a serious leak when I push the controller to rollback. The lift position does not seam to leak.

I won't know exactly where the leak is until I remove covers and such. The manual says, " Failure to connect couplers completely and correctly will cause hydraulic malfunction and damage"

I can certainly confirm that!

I figure someone else must have had this happen at some time either by an accidental disconnect or while attaching the FEL. Is there a known remedy to this? A gasket or something that I can replace? Maybe a rebuild kit?

I'm very handy with mechanics of all sorts- though my hydraulic experience is limited to brakes (until now!). I'm not opposed to having this repaired at the dealer, but I prefer to know what I'm dealing with first - and I'd much rather repair it myself if possible.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[KennyV]

You are right, it is always best to do it your self. That way you know that someone who really cares is doing the service.
Make sure the quick couplers are securely latched. If you have a leak in the coupler, it will most likely be a bad o-ring, easy fix. Use a pick reach in, roll old o-ring out check for nicks or tears, apply a little oil and replace. Good luck, KennyV

 

[JEDsBX22]

You're right KennyV, it was just an O-ring. The leak was a blown out O-ring in the cap covering the lift rod. The funny thing is it would only leak when roll down position was selected.

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