T25 backhoe reconnect to tractor

[TClark5264]

I’m trying to reconnect the backhoe but the left hydraulic line, when facing back of tractor, pressure is so high it won’t go in the quick disconnect on the tractor. Any hints on releasing the pressure on that life? The right line goes in as smooth as silk. Thanks!

 

[ptsg]

There is a red lever under the seat. With the engine off, move that lever left and right. That should release the pressure on the coupler.

 

[TClark5264]

Thanks! Will do that again. I even tried that with engine on and engine off. Does having engine on/off make a difference?

 

[ptsg]

Thanks! Will do that again. I even tried that with engine on and engine off. Does having engine on/off make a difference?

Yes, with the engine running and the lever in either position but middle, it will pressurize those couplers with full system pressure.

 

[TClark5264]

Yes, with the engine running and the lever in either position but middle, it will pressurize those couplers with full system pressure.

Yes, with the engine running and the lever in either position but middle, it will pressurize those couplers with full system pressure.

 

[TClark5264]

Thanks! Will try again with engine off.

 

[rokryder]

I had the same problem trying to reconnect the lines to the backhoe on my T25. One went on just fine, but nothing I could muster would let me reconnect the side with the check valve on the loader hydraulic line. I was advised to crack the Pioneer fitting loose from the line just a little bit to let the pressure out. That did the trick. Evidently the backhoe sitting out in the warm sun for a few days might have increased the pressure in the line. I had tried moving the rear remote control valve but it didn't work for me. I have since purchased two hydraulic line pressure relief tools...which are nothing more than a male and female Pioneer coupler with the internals removed and replaced by a threaded bolt. Retract the bolt completely, attach the tool to the fitting and then screw the bolt in until the pressure is released. Simple and effective. These could be made at home if one already had the fittings--I didn't so I simply purchased them.

Kim

 

[tacticalturnip]

I had the same problem trying to reconnect the lines to the backhoe on my T25. One went on just fine, but nothing I could muster would let me reconnect the side with the check valve on the loader hydraulic line. I was advised to crack the Pioneer fitting loose from the line just a little bit to let the pressure out. That did the trick. Evidently the backhoe sitting out in the warm sun for a few days might have increased the pressure in the line. I had tried moving the rear remote control valve but it didn't work for me. I have since purchased two hydraulic line pressure relief tools...which are nothing more than a male and female Pioneer coupler with the internals removed and replaced by a threaded bolt. Retract the bolt completely, attach the tool to the fitting and then screw the bolt in until the pressure is released. Simple and effective. These could be made at home if one already had the fittings--I didn't so I simply purchased them.

Kim

Pressure relief tools can be a blessing. You may only need them once or twice a year, but when you have them, they're problem solvers.

Also, I would never have thought that red lever to be anything but a seat adjustment. Of course I don't own a TYM, let alone a T25.

I hope the machine has been otherwise great to own and operate.