Hydraulic line replacement

Jimb21

New member

Equipment
B21
Apr 2, 2011
11
0
0
Paoli, Pa
I have to change out a hydraulic hose on the front bucket of my B21. Do I need to drain the "pressure" out or do I just unbolt the connection and remove?
Thanks
 

GWD

Member

Equipment
M7040, L48 TLB, BX2200
Jan 8, 2010
792
12
18
Northern California
Just move your joystick to all positions and any remaining pressure should be relieved.

Then it is just a matter of disconnecting the old and putting on the new.
 

Bulldog

Well-known member

Equipment
M 9000 DTC, L 3000 DT
Mar 30, 2010
5,440
73
48
Rocky Face, Georgia
Just always keep in mind that your hydraulic system is like a loaded gun. There are mechanics killed every year from having high pressure oil being injected in their skin. A hydraulic system is about like working with a bull. It can be done safely but you never want to take it for granted.