Backhoe how to tighten BX23S backhoe hydraulic nuts

[realpdm]

I have a new BX23S (a week old) and I found I had a leak coming from the backhoe (stain on my driveway! (need to look to see how to clean this up!)). Anyway, I tracked the leak to these connections pictured below. The problem is it is very very difficult to get my wrench in there to tighten them. Is there a special tool to tighten these or just go a little bit at a time with my regular wrench?

 

[ruffdog]

A crowfoot wrench might help:

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[realpdm]

Ooh! Thanks. That is basically what I was imagining but had no idea what it would be called.

 

[ruffdog]

There are the open end ones, the pictured 12 point socket ones, and 6 point fitting ones (strongest but thickest).

 

[Clint S]

I have a new BX23S (a week old) and I found I had a leak coming from the backhoe (stain on my driveway! (need to look to see how to clean this up!)). Anyway, I tracked the leak to these connections pictured below. The problem is it is very very difficult to get my wrench in there to tighten them. Is there a special tool to tighten these or just go a little bit at a time with my regular wrench?

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Yes the tool is called the dealer who delivered it leaking.

 

[ruffdog]

Yes the tool is called the dealer who delivered it leaking.

Oh...yes, I missed the week old part. Yes, they should be jumping to fix that for you!

 

[realpdm]

Yes, they did say they could send someone out to fix it but if its just tightening a nut I figured I could manage that (with new tools!). However, it has probably lost enough I need to replenish the hydraulic fluid so maybe better to let them come do all that. Thanks for help!

 

[Tomtint]

It's under warranty..I would have the dealer fix it if possible.. but if that is a pita.. I have taken a old Craftsman box end wrench..and ground out a slot that would slip over the hose and onto the fitting I needed to get tightened. ..worked great.