Backhoe Unable to reattach backhoe

bruschi54 · Sep 17, 2012

Hi,

I am hoping someone can help me. I have a MF 2410TLB with about 15 hours on it. This morning I took the backhoe off for the first time. This afternoon I cannot re-attach the backhoe. I cannot get the hydraulic hoses to connect! It seems that the "nipple" on the backhoe end of the hoses is too stiff to allow the connection. Does this make sense? I did leave pressure on the bucket and both stabilizers down....can there be too much pressure in the hose? It's also warmed up about 30 degrees F since I detached the hoe.

Has anyone else had this problem? Is there anything I can do?

Thanks!
The New Guy

cdaigle430 · Sep 17, 2012

Not sure if this will work for you but I always rest my backhoe on cinder blocks, that way I can take the pressure off of the system.

MIKE R · Sep 17, 2012

cdaigle430 said:
Not sure if this will work for you but I always rest my backhoe on cinder blocks, that way I can take the pressure off of the system.

Yes. Always sit them on something and relive the pressure. Also be sure the tractor is off and pressure was relived from the tractor by moving 3point hitch controll up and down and moving rear remote controlls up and down. On new hydraulic fittings it takes a bit of stregnth to connect them. Did you check the manual for instructions on how to hook up hydraulics.

bruschi54 · Sep 17, 2012

Thanks for the replies! Unfortunately, it's too late for me to rest it on something (it's already off). And I am certain that I am attempting to connect the hoses properly (was able to attach and use 3 pt attachment this morning).

Does my original assumption make sense? I can't connect the hoses because there's too much pressure in the lines (due to temp rising). If so, do any Massey owners know of a way for mw to release some of the pressure? Has anyone else experienced this?

JoeBuyer · Sep 17, 2012

This might go without saying, but include resting the back of the backhoe on blocks, not just the front. This is a little tricky to keep the balance. That way you can relieve the pressure in the cylinders AND make it a little more safe if the kids climb on it and start pulling levers. I lock the boom, pull the dipper in and uncurl the bucket to where it also rests on the ground as well. Disconnect on concrete if possible. Mine also has a pressure relief that relives the hydraulic fluid to the ground if need be.

/pine · Sep 17, 2012

bruschi54 said:
Hi,

I am hoping someone can help me. I have a MF 2410TLB with about 15 hours on it. This morning I took the backhoe off for the first time. This afternoon I cannot re-attach the backhoe. I cannot get the hydraulic hoses to connect! It seems that the "nipple" on the backhoe end of the hoses is too stiff to allow the connection. Does this make sense? I did leave pressure on the bucket and both stabilizers down....can there be too much pressure in the hose? It's also warmed up about 30 degrees F since I detached the hoe.

Has anyone else had this problem? Is there anything I can do?

Thanks!
The New Guy

Two suggestions...

operate the BH control valve levers a couple times in both directions

crack the QD fittings on the BH hoses to relieve the pressure....

kiotiken · Sep 17, 2012

OK, I'm a little surprised nobody's had this issue before, but it's easy to fix. Take a rag and cover the male quick connect. Double or triple it up, for safety and so you don't damage it. Take a hammer and give it a few quick hits. You'll have to hit it pretty hard and oil may still fly right through the rag, so don't look at it. After a few hits, try again, if it still doesn't work, hit it some more. This happens ALL the time when you remove a bh and don't support it.

tx2310 · Sep 17, 2012

This happens to me also I just tap the male end on the mounting bracket to release pressure if I can not push the connectors together. Also you do know you do not have to pull back on the collar on the female quick connect? The collar can be pushed toward the connection instead of pulling making it easier to connect.

Doug

bruschi54 · Sep 17, 2012

Thanks for the suggestions and information everyone! I am happy to report that I tried again a few minutes ago and was able to reconnect it now that it has cooled off a bit and the hoe is in the shade.

Thanks again!

newbury · Sep 17, 2012

Common problem - hydraulics heat up. If you don't want to wack off your hose try cooling it. I've done it two ways - hosing the hoses down with cool water and waiting until morning. Wacking the hose end does work but you stand a small chance of damaging the fitting.