Reloading the loader. Couplers won't connect.

[Gaspasser]

Thanks all for advice. No joy with hitting poppets with bolt and hammer covered with a rag. Could not get enough fluid to vent as it was difficult to hold hose steady. Cracked fittings at cylinder end of hoses with leather gloves and covered by rag. Released at most a teaspoon at the most prolific joint. Eureka! One by one we got them on. Six in all includng 3rd function. About another hour to align tractor properly and get loader back on. This was the first time I had done this changeover as it was first season using snow blower.

I am very grateful for all the great advice and help on this forum. Thanks to all!

 

[Gaspasser]

Thanks all for advice. No joy with hitting poppets with bolt and hammer covered with a rag. Could not get enough fluid to vent as it was difficult to hold hose steady. Cracked fittings at cylinder end of hoses with leather gloves and covered by rag. Released at most a teaspoon at the most prolific joint. Eureka! One by one we got them on. Six in all includng 3rd function. About another hour to align tractor properly and get loader back on. This was the first time I had done this changeover as it was first season using snow blower.

I am very grateful for all the great advice and help on this forum. Thanks to all!
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Go out first thing in the morning when it is cold and try attaching the fittings. The pressure will be less and a good chance that they will hook right up.

Thanks BAP. Tractor at my woodlot and could not get there before work. Will keep this tip on mind for future. Appreciate the advice.

 

[BBFarmer]

There are tools made for this, they are pricey and coupler specific:

Hydraulic Quick Coupler Pressure Relief Tool | TractorReliefTool.com

Hydraulic Quick Coupling Pressure Release Relief Decompression Tool for Tractors. Modern Waite hydraulic decompression tool Hydraulic pressure relief tool

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Well i'll be. Had no idea.

Thank you for that sir!