Kubota LA352 loader

notnew2diy

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Bent 2 steel lines that run across the front of the loader pushing brush into a tree line, causing a leak. Bought part #'s 7J043-65310 & 65410. Never done this type of thing before, but it doesn't seem like a hard job.
Any thing I should watch/know in advance?
If you care....


Thanks much.....notnew.....
 

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Clean before removing any hydraulic parts. Check replacement parts for correct length and bends. Inspect new lines / fittings for burrs or loose metal particles. Blow out new lines with compressed air.

Keeping it clean will prevent debris from entering hydraulics and causing damage like a scored cylinder or damaged seal.
 

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What TJ said, and always use 2 wrenches to loosen and tighten, one on the fitting one on the line!
 

notnew2diy

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Thanks much guys. Would have never thought to blow out the new lines.

OK to use brake cleaner, to clean up what's in the pic?
Not sure how it would effect the rubber hydro lines.
I've got some diesel in a garden sprayer, if that would be better.
Other suggestions?

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Brake cleaner will be fine to clean it up, just don't leave it puddle on the paint.
 

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Might not be a bad idea to fabricate up a guard for those lines so you don't have to do it again! ;)
 

notnew2diy

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Cleaned up the area. Removed lines w/no problem.
Being the lines were sent via a plastic bag, I was not surprise I had to adjust new steel lines(end of rant).
Connect hoses to proper locations.
Tighten everything down nice. No stripped nuts or such.
Fire up tractor.
Loader functions up/down with no problem(expected).
Dump function, cylinders go full out. No retract.
Im thinking air, but how do I purge? Manual was no real help.

Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks....notnew....