How do I add on hydrualics to TC40D?

[jinman]

Do it the easiest way possible if all you want is to run the splitter. Get some long hoses and a couple of male quick connects that fit your loader QCs. Just make sure you get the right fittings. They are not 1/2" like the rear remotes. Next, disconnect the FEL arm raise/lower QCs and hook up your log splitter. Push the joystick forward to float and it will stay in the detent, providing a continuous flow to your splitter so you can use the splitter's valve to control the splitting ram. It will work just fine that way. If you want to be sure the joystick doesn't jump out of float, use a bungee to hold it forward. Of course, if your splitter works backwards, just swap your hoses at the QCs. PIECE OF CAKE!

Well, nobody challenged me while I was giving BAD advice and it took Robert trying what I said to realize I had made a mistake with my statement above.:ashamed: I was thinking of keeping the joystick in a "detent" position and not using my head to realize that float position takes away all pressure and lets the FEL bucket move up and down freely. Some remote hydraulics have a detent position that keeps pressure applied, but joystick float DOES NOT. The only way to make the joystick work is to bungee it in the down position BEFORE going to float or swap the hoses to the splitter and bungee the joystick in the full raise/back position.

I let myself get distracted while thinking of a detent position and gave bad advice. I corrected myself in a PM to Robert, but I wanted to also put the correct info here in case anyone else should try to use the joystick valve. It DOES work, but not as I first stated.