Extra Hydralic Lines When Switching Attachments

[Norcal M5]

Hi All,
I just bought my first tractor and it came with what must be a top and tilt system that was added. The tractor has a gannon box scraper with a ripper and there are three levers on the right fender where I can control the tilt, inclination and ripper. Now, I want to remove the gannon and put on a rototiller. However, it looks like I'll need to do something with the hydralics to the ripper cylinder. There aren't any quick disconnects. Do I remove the lines and replace with some sort of caps? Will this be a messy job (any pressure on these while the tractor is turned off?)

Your help and advice is appreciated!

 

[tungularafishcamp]

You might want to add some quick connects so you can it is easier next time, and maybe put them by the valve so the ripper hoses wont be in the way.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

You definitely want to add quick disconnects. I would add them for all 3 cylinders up by the control valves. If you ever want to use a 3pt post hole digger, you will need to remove the top link. It generally is a good idea to be able to easily remove any added hydraulics and quick disconnects are how that is done.

 

[kennyd]

A picture or three of your setup will help us give you better advice

 

[Norcal M5]

You definitely want to add quick disconnects. I would add them for all 3 cylinders up by the control valves. If you ever want to use a 3pt post hole digger, you will need to remove the top link. It generally is a good idea to be able to easily remove any added hydraulics and quick disconnects are how that is done.

You might want to add some quick connects so you can it is easier next time, and maybe put them by the valve so the ripper hoses wont be in the way.

Thanks, guys. Is there going to be any pressure in the system when I take this apart, or is it a pretty benign operation?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Thanks, guys. Is there going to be any pressure in the system when I take this apart, or is it a pretty benign operation?

With the engine shut off, move ALL the hydraulic control levers in ALL directions until any and all movement stops. This will relieve any pressure that was left in the lines-hydraulics.

Like kennyd said, if you were to post a few pictures, we may be able to give you some suggestions about how the best way to do this might be. Sometimes there are better places to mount the QD fittings than another.

Just a suggestion.

 

[Norcal M5]

With the engine shut off, move ALL the hydraulic control levers in ALL directions until any and all movement stops. This will relieve any pressure that was left in the lines-hydraulics.

Like kennyd said, if you were to post a few pictures, we may be able to give you some suggestions about how the best way to do this might be. Sometimes there are better places to mount the QD fittings than another.

Just a suggestion.

Thanks, I'll post that photo!

 

[Norcal M5]

Took the photos today. It's the lever closest to the back of the tractor that I'll need to disconnect.

 

[J_J]

Plug the unused work ports or install QD's.

 

[Norcal M5]

Thank you JJ. Are the QDs going to be a standard size? Not sure what to order.