trick to bh removal

swnoel · May 16, 2004

I have a dk35 with bh...

Any tricks or suggestions on removing 2385 bh from tractor ?

The manual I got with the bh sucks!

I would guess that the outriggers will drop the unit on the ground when the pressure is removed from the lines.

I'm also guessing that you'd use these to raise and lower the bh to align it when putting back on or off.

thanks

wart · May 16, 2004

if you have a pto pump it will hold long enough to pull tractor away from it. If your running backhoe off tractor hydraulics im not sure WART

Dewave · May 16, 2004

The stabilizers raise/lower the rear subframe and the boom raises/lower the front subframe. When ya think you have found the sweet spot pull forward just a tad, it should not drag the BH. If it does readjust. Taking it off is the easy part. Putting it back on is a little harder. If ya take it off in garage or on any concrete sufrace I would suggest placing some type wood underneath the stabilizers and bucket (2x6 to 2x12) as it will mar the floor. Also a level surface is recommended however now I find it's not absolutely necessary. Also don't forget to release the pressure on the BH before ya disconnect it or ya won't be able to connect the lines later on. After disconnected you may have to flip a Hydraulic switch to give flow to your FEL. Above all just be slow and safe. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

bigtractor · May 16, 2004

OK here is the deal. Lower the outriggers to take alittle weight off. Extend the bucket out back and set on ground. Pull the pins. Pull forward to clear subframe out of receivers. Now bump the boom "down" a hair to lower the front of the subframe. Disconnect hyd. lines and pull away. If the dealer did not clearance the pins and receivers they could be tight. All of this in less than one minute. I Hope.
Dave.

swnoel · May 16, 2004

When do you take the pressure off the bh cylinders?

or isn't that gonna be a concern.

thanks

DK35vince · May 16, 2004

( When do you take the pressure off the bh cylinders?

or isn't that gonna be a concern.

thanks )

I've read where a lot of TBN members relieve the pressure on their backhoe to make hookup easier, but so far I never have and so far I have had no problem with reattaching.
If someday I do have trouble plugging in the hydro lines, I will just crack a line to relieve the pressure.

Dewave · May 17, 2004

When do you take the pressure off the bh cylinders 

Its the last thing you do b4 disconnecting the hyd lines. DK35, you've been lucky, we just had this discussion on another post, anyway I had to create a leak to get the the hyd lines connected. Whatta mess. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

DK35vince · May 17, 2004

I'm sure the day will come that my hydro lines will not connect.
But until that day comes I'll take my chances /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Dewave · May 17, 2004

I'm sure the day will come that my hydro lines will not connect. But until that day comes I'll take my chances 

Actually DK35, I was thinking about what you said and wondered how often you put on or take off your BH. I have never been without my BH for over a week. Anyway I was thinking if you mount your BH as often as me then you may have a slow leak somewhere. Just a thot.

DK35vince · May 17, 2004

My backhoe use varies.
I can put it on and off a couple times in a week.
And other times the backhoe can set for weeks without be attached.

KiotiJohn · May 18, 2004

( Keep your fingers crossed for me. G )
Just to be clear about it, once you have adjusted the BH to remove and you have moved forward out of the supports, turn OFF the tractor, and then move the BH controls to different positions to relieve the pressure. Disconnect the hoses and drive off. I suggest that you drop the BH itself onto something with the outriggers/stabilizers down and out to support side-to-side, and then to relieve the pressure you can lift the stabilizers a little, which will allow the BH assembly to rest down on the support you placed it on. By doing that, you will also be relieving the pressure. To hook up again, back the tractor STRAIGHT in until you can easily rehook the hoses, lift the stabilizers and adjust the bucket until they are lined up with the supports, back into the subframe, lock in the pins and go dig up China. John