Quick Disconnect Drip?

[bluedunn]

Hi-

I recently installed a Summit third function kit on my BX. I haven’t actually had any implants hooked up to the third function kit, but I have briefly operated the buttons on the loader joystick. Tonight I noticed that the male coupler had a slight drip...wouldn’t call it a leak, but a drip. These are “ag” style couplers and was wondering if this was normal for these.

I was thinking that if so, I may have a short section of hose made up to complete the hydraulic loop rather than leave the disconnects capped...at least until I get a grapple

Thanks for any help!

 

[BigG]

Put a male end on one hose and a female end on the other. Do the same when you get the grapple. It is an easy way to make sure the hoses are connected correctly. You also can connect the ends together to keep them clean. If they are connected together there will be no leak detected.

 

[Roadworthy]

I've no experience in this area but have seen others suggest connecting and disconnecting from the quick disconnect to stop a slow leak or drip.

 

[mikester]

Welcome to tractor ownership. A lot of owners would be thrilled only to have a sing drip. Keep your connectors clean and dust caps on and keep the drip to a minimum.

 

[Superjet511]

Hi-

I recently installed a Summit third function kit on my BX. I haven’t actually had any implants hooked up to the third function kit, but I have briefly operated the buttons on the loader joystick. Tonight I noticed that the male coupler had a slight drip...wouldn’t call it a leak, but a drip. These are “ag” style couplers and was wondering if this was normal for these.

I was thinking that if so, I may have a short section of hose made up to complete the hydraulic loop rather than leave the disconnects capped...at least until I get a grapple

Thanks for any help!

I have a L2501 and am adding a 3rd function (my own design) and will likely skip the quick connect couplings and plumb direct to my valving. Maybe I am not thinking of why one would remove the FEL on a L series, and maybe it seems like a dumb question but why would you ever want to remove it? With no mid PTO I can't see a reason to ever remove mine. All of the off the shelf kits have QD both at the valve and near the bucket. I only see a need near the bucket for QD. Is there something I am forgetting or not thinking of? Any insight is appreciated.

 

[B737]

Speaking of quick connects... has anyone ever seen an o-ring come out of the tip of a connector? I saw part of this sticking out the tip of the connector, so i depressed the nipple and pulled it out. I have a spare connector in case i should change this tip out, I have not used the grapple since it came out.

 

[SidecarFlip]

Those are Pioneer and I have that issue quite often. I keep an assortment of O rings just for that.

 

[NCL4701]

I have a L2501 and am adding a 3rd function (my own design) and will likely skip the quick connect couplings and plumb direct to my valving. Maybe I am not thinking of why one would remove the FEL on a L series, and maybe it seems like a dumb question but why would you ever want to remove it? With no mid PTO I can't see a reason to ever remove mine. All of the off the shelf kits have QD both at the valve and near the bucket. I only see a need near the bucket for QD. Is there something I am forgetting or not thinking of? Any insight is appreciated.

I take the loader off my L4701 to bushog three specific areas where we have numerous trees that make it VERY tight. If I could just take the bucket off and that be sufficient I would but I really need all the clearance I can get. I could have gone with a smaller tractor but some other jobs I’d prefer a bigger tractor so I went with the biggest tractor that would fit the smallest “real tractor” job.

Removing the loader makes servicing a bit easier. I only have 160 hours on mine so maybe there are other reasons to remove it. Those are the only two reasons I’ve run across and one isn’t an issue for everyone.

After having some practice it’s 5 to 10 minutes to take off or put back on, so it isn’t enough of a problem to make me try to avoid removal if it’s going to be in the way during a job.