Difficulty with Hydraulic Connector BX 24 FEL

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Never had any problem before but now all of a sudden when I go to hook back up to the FEL, connecting one of the Hydraulic lines has become difficult. The sliding knurled sleeve on the quik connect link will not close down all the way and will not 'lock on' securely. It takes me a long time of hard pushing to get it to grab and lock. All the small ball bearings are floating free on the female slide. I always make sure all the pressure has been released from the system before connecting. I have been keeping the connectors wiped clean, along with the cover caps which I also keep clean and always use properly. I envision myself taking the line off and having new connector added. I certainly do not want THAT kind of expense. Still kind of new to the Kubota line. Thanks in advance for any information .

 

[Zebrafive]

The usual cause is a temp change in the disconnected system and the oil tries to expand and can't so pressure increases.
try wrapping the male quick coupler in a rag and then press the poppet against something to release the pressure. Or loosen the coupler from the hose until the pressure is released.