removing FEL

[wvrider]

What do I need to do to drop off the FEL? The documentation seems to talk about reconnecting 4 lines to each other /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif but I only see two going to the unit. Perhaps the unit is not exactly like the one in the BL10 docs and I dont need to worry about reconnecting lines/ The docs say if you dont you will damage the pump.....

Phil

 

[dancce]

There are four hydrauilic lines from the loader control valve going to the loader---these four lines should have male & female quick connect fittings probably at or near the valve ---if it has been "hard plumbed" for some reason, then you can forget about taking the loader off.
The two lines you mentioned is where the control valve has been tapped into the tractor hydraulic system--it will do no good to disconnect these.
If you have two sets of remote couplers (4 plug-ins) at the rear of the tractor--the loader lines could have been plugged in there, and that is where you would need to disconnect.
I doubt your loader is plumbed this way, though)
Either way, you must disconnect FOUR lines in order to remove the loader from the mounting frame.

dancce

 

[dancce]

To try to further explain----there will be two lines going IN to your loader control valve (may be three---but these will be hard plumbed), and four lines coming OUT of it. The two(or three) lines IN are tied into the tractor hydraulic system ---the four lines OUT are from the valve ,to the loader.
These four coming OUT of the valve are the ones that have to be disconnected in order to remove the loader.
See attached picture of a Zetor/Century C50 after the loader has been removed----the four red dust caps are where the loader lines connect.

dancce

 

[dancce]

Opps, I just realized that you have a Branson with the Korean loader. Your valve stays with the loader when removed--so there ARE only two lines to disconnect---and they must be connected back together after removing the loader, so as not to dead-head your pump.
Sorry for the confusion----I haven't had enough coffee yet this AM. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

dancce

 

[wvrider]

Just getting around to updating....Thanks for your replies. In rechecking my loader (a Branson BL10), the valve does not come off with the loader, it stays on the portion of the frame that stays on the tractor. The four lines to the loader disconnect and go with the loader arms, etc.. Having said that I presume I just cap the connections and not worry about it. The manual said something like reconnecting lines but it was probably written to cover a different layout.
On another note, I was looking at my lines yesterday and noted some cracking in the hydraulic lines and the rubber caps are badly cracked and deteriorating quickly (only had the tractor about 6 months and only have 20 hours on it). I seem to remember other posts about the lines going south. I will have to call the dealer and see if I can get them replsced under warranty before they do something nasty during the fall barn cleanout with the loader....

Phil

 

[Evasive1]

Those small cracks in the rubber on your hydraulic lines are nothing to be concerned about. Almost all rubber coated hydraulic lines will develop these small cracks in them and usually does not affect the strength or integrity of the line.

The outer rubber is there for a barrier against outside abrasion and scuffs to protect the inner part of the hose that controls the high hydraulic pressure.