Final Hydraulic Hose Connection & Spring Installation
At 9:54 in
NOT AGAIN!! Mechanic work never stops on the FARM!!
What happens here
The presenter demonstrates pulling the string, successfully guiding the new hydraulic hose through the skid steer's internal compartment. He mentions the cramped conditions, humorously referring to it as the "pleasures of working on a skid steer." After the hose is pulled through, he connects it. He then highlights a "Stoney Ridge Pro Tip" about using a crowfoot wrench for tight hydraulic fittings. He advises against fully tightening hydraulic lines until both ends are connected to allow for slight adjustments. He also shares a significant challenge he encountered: a small spring (costing $12 but taking two weeks to get) that retains a critical arm had popped off and was lost. He humorously calls it a "Where's Waldo" problem, emphasizing the need to compare sides to identify missing parts. He finally gets the new spring installed, resolving a major headache.
Goal: Securely connect the new hydraulic hose and replace a critical lost spring on the skid steer
Tools and materials
- Crowfoot Wrench — Tightening hydraulic fittings in confined spaces
- Pliers — Handling small parts like springs
- Replacement Hydraulic Hose — The new hydraulic hose being connected
- Replacement Spring — To retain a control arm in the skid steer's system
- Skid Steer Loader John Deere 250 — The machinery being repaired
- String — Used to guide the hose through internal components