FEL Line connections

[frysl]

Yesterday I removed the FEL to go out an mow the back yard. When I hooked it back up a few hours later, a couple of the quick disconnects were very tough to get back hooked up, like they still had pressure in the lines.
I did move the loader control left/right/up/down several times prior to disconnecting, but did notice that the bucket was still a bit in the dump position when I backed away.
Is it possible that since the bucket was not flat to the surface it still had a bit of residual pressure making it tough to connect?
Steve

 

[kckndrgn]

Yes, and if the FEL was sitting the sun the warmed up FEL can have a little pressure build up.
I've had a couple of issues reconnecting mine, usually using a brass punch on the FEL connector to remove the pressure. Since there may still be lots of pressure, use this method with caution.

 

[Fender5803]

Yes, and if the FEL was sitting the sun the warmed up FEL can have a little pressure build up.
I've had a couple of issues reconnecting mine, usually using a brass punch on the FEL connector to remove the pressure. Since there may still be lots of pressure, use this method with caution.

Put a rag over the connection when you tap it. I'm glad I had glasses on when I did it once ...

 

[countrynerd]

I push into another connector (not correct one) which worked for me a few times to relief pressure.


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