How to Relieve Hydraulic Line Pressure - Tractors, Skid Steers & More!

00:00 Introduction: The Problem of Locked Hydraulic Couplers
01:22 Skid Steer (Flat Face Couplers): Why Pressure Builds Up
01:59 The Wrench Method: Safely Breaking the Line to Relieve Pressure
03:42 Success: Easy Connection After Pressure Relief
04:20 Alternative: Breaking the Line on the Attachment (Grapple Example)
05:42 Tractor (Ball/Pin Couplers): The Quick "Smack" Method
06:57 Demonstration: Relieving Pressure by Tapping the Coupler
07:56 Rear Tractor Remotes: Wiggling the Control Lever
09:15 Final Test: How the Wiggle Method Unlocks the Rear Remotes
10:46 Safety Reminder and Final Thoughts on DIY Relief

In this video I show how to relieve pressure on skid steer, tractor, and attachments that have hydraulic hoses that need to be attached or removed from the machine. Pressure is in the line that needs to be released before attaching or detaching hydraulic lines. Knowing a quick and easy approach will take some of the frustration out of the process. These are some of the techniques I learned over the years.

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