Kubota 3rd Function Hose Quick Disconnect

PSDStu · Jun 21, 2016

LPSteinmetz said:
Excellent...thanks for the picture. Curious but aren't those check valves on the terminal end of the removable valve block (part that slides in and gets locked in place)? If so, do they check in different directions? I am at work right now so can't look at my set-up but I thought both valve ports were exactly the same which wouldn't make sense.

I belive they are the same.

I no longer have the QA connected to my L4060 because I just installed a regular connection. This allows me to swap my grapple between my L4060 and my M6060. I didn't want to have to purchase the QA and try to install it on my M6060 so I just made one setup which allows me to use my grapple with both tractors.

Be careful with the handle on the QA and your grapple hoses, it's easy to get the hose wrapped up on the handle when using the grapple tilting it up and down. Just pay attention to your grapple hoses...... don't ask me how I know..... Good Luck!

LPSteinmetz · Jun 21, 2016

PSDStu said:
Be careful with the handle on the QA and your grapple hoses, it's easy to get the hose wrapped up on the handle when using the grapple tilting it up and down. Just pay attention to your grapple hoses...... don't ask me how I know..... Good Luck!

Thanks for the tip...for the life of me I can't figure out how you came up with that great warning?!?

LPSteinmetz · Jun 24, 2016

As a follow-up question, I have attached a picture of what appears to be a factory add-on switch with a "sweet" hose clamp connection for my 3rd function valve. Is the button supposed to light up when it is pushed down (depressed)? I ask because the button doesn't light up nor is my grapple working when trying to use the 3rd function so I'm wondering if the system is getting power. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

KubotaToy · Jun 24, 2016

LPSteinmetz said:
As a follow-up question, I have attached a picture of what appears to be a factory add-on switch with a "sweet" hose clamp connection for my 3rd function valve. Is the button supposed to light up when it is pushed down (depressed)? I ask because the button doesn't light up nor is my grapple working when trying to use the 3rd function so I'm wondering if the system is getting power. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I have a push button switch that is similar on my L45 for the 3rd function, it did light up when new but quit working within a year.

ovrszd · Jun 24, 2016

Mine lights up after 4 years.

I'm thinking you aren't getting power to your solenoids or joystick buttons.

LPSteinmetz · Jun 24, 2016

ovrszd said:
Mine lights up after 4 years.

I'm thinking you aren't getting power to your solenoids or joystick buttons.

That's what I'm thinking as well...I'm going to get it up to the dealer for that and a few other minor warranty issues. Fortunately it is a short country road drive to get there.