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‘QUICK TO CONNECT’ HOSES
‘QUICK TO CONNECT’ HOSES
‘QUICK TO CONNECT’ HOSES
‘QUICK TO CONNECT’ HOSES
Some machines are equipped with hydraulic hoses fitted with ‘
Quick to Connect’ fittings - these are ‘threadless’ 2 part fittings
Comprising of hose end connection and receiver fitting. Where
used, this type of fitting provides quick and easy attachment and
detachment of hoses.
Although a specialist tool is available for
detaching this type of hose the task can easily be performed with
careful use of a large broad ended screwdriver or thin nosed pliers.
The illustrations below show the procedure for attaching and
detaching hoses with this type of fitting.
Hose detaching tool
TO ATTACH:
(1) Locate hose end in receiver fitting. (2) Press fit into position (pull on fitting to check).
TO DETACH:
(1) Locate removal tool behind collar of hose end fitting. (2) Compress fitting (forwards).
(3) Lever removal tool outwards and
decompress the fitting (rearwards). (4) Pull backwards to detach.
