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Using it the 2nd time, there was enough pressure that I broke the pvc valve handle trying to open it. Gave it a re-think and decided that the valve was unnecessary - whole purpose of this is to eliminate pressure buildup. Also moved the pieces around so it's easier to connect to sleeved hoses...

nbryan - what a great idea - retractible cuffs for bad weather and dirt!!

Update from OP. I didn't ghost this thread - just got sidetracked with other things and haven't used any hydraulic attachments since putting the pressure relief contraptions in place. Needed to use the hyd. PHD today, so opened the drain valve and about 1/4 cup of oil came out. Was able to...

Yike$$$$. 3 sets would be more than my annual diesel & beer allowance.

My photo with the grapple wasn't that clear - the assembly connects to both loose ends, but I"ll drain it, remove it and connect the hoses before taking the the machine out to work. The assembly isn't in the way of picking up the attachments with the FEL quicktach. Hope that makes more sense.

Sorry for the delayed update - got sidetracked on some other things. Had some parts in my parts jar and picked up the rest from the local hydraulic shop. Hardware store just had pvc valves - if they blow out, I'll upgrade to metal ball valves. Photo 1 shows components, photo 2 shows assembled...

It's nice & hot which means the hoses on attachments are pressurized and tough to connect to the tractor. In other threads, it seems that if you connect the 2 hoses on the implement to each other when you take it off the tractor, the pressure is less or not a problem. My attachments are...

SUCCESS!! Before moving forward, I called my dealer to make sure that this wouldn't fry the ECM and he confirmed that it wouldn't - thanks to NI Wolfman for the caution. Temporary battery to solenoid terminal jumpstart worked. With a little more patience and a lot less sun, this time I...

Thanks Russell - that's exactly what I was looking for. Access was tight when I jumpered the big terminals the other day and visibility was challenging - even with a flashlight due to the sunshine. Weather permitting, I'll give it a try tomorrow. If I can get to that terminal, I may just run...

Jim L. - I'm definitely not one to ignore safety. It's just extremely frustrating having to leave it parked outside in the field for 3 weeks, since I always keep it in the barn. As far as the temporary bypass switch, it could be a spring-loaded momentary on switch, so there be no chance of...

Was moving logs from storm damage when I turned off the machine to do some chainsawing. When I tried to start, it wouldn't. Lights on panel come on and glow plug light/click comes on. My suspicion is that one of the plunger safety switches is open - either the neutral pedal switch or the pto...

Finished mowing today and hosed down the bota. Noticed some green algae in the tread of the tires. Could wipe it off with my finger, but not with normal hose nozzle pressure. It's been pretty humid down here in the holler for the past week. Just curious if the algae is a problem, indicative...

While our property is pretty flat, the ride can be bumpy. In my years of Bota ownership, I've managed to shake loose/lose some crucial pins at the most inconvenient times and as far as possible from the barn. A lot of the pins are for adjusting/easy removal of stuff that I'll never change...

Price drop - stubbed my toe on the pallet yesterday - $40 or best offer. Come & git it.

As usual, hit post before adding photo.