Backhoe cylinder hose sticking out

[Brooster Hawk]

I have a Kubota L47 TLB. One hose is flush and the other sticks out. What is the proper way to adjust this hose so it lies flat like the hose on the other side of the boom and dipper stick. It was sticking out when I purchased the tractor but it looks to be getting worse. Is it a job I can do?

 

[selftot]

I have Zip ties on mine

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Loosen the hose fitting closest to the tractor then move hose and retighten.

 

[TheOldHokie]

I have a Kubota L47 TLB. One hose is flush and the other sticks out. What is the proper way to adjust this hose so it lies flat like the hose on the other side of the boom and dipper stick. It was sticking out when I purchased the tractor but it looks to be getting worse. Is it a job I can do?

Hydraulic hoses have a "lay line" which determines the plane in which they want to bend. Loosen both end fittings and see if you can get the hose to lay a little straighter. If the hose has elbows on one or both ends and they are miss-clocked wrt the lay line that may not be possible.

Dan

 

[Brooster Hawk]

I have Zip ties on mine

I considered this but thought a more permanent answer might work better. It has quite a strong bend to it.

 

[Brooster Hawk]

Hydraulic hoses have a "lay line" which determines the plane in which they want to bend. Loosen both end fittings and see if you can get the hose to lay a little straighter. If the hose has elbows on one or both ends and they are miss-clocked wrt the lay line that may not be possible.

Dan

This sounds like the best answer so far. I will give it a try in a few days. Thanks.