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Read articles →A step-by-step owner walkthrough of removing and reattaching the backhoe on a 2019 Kubota BX23S, filmed in the yard for clear visibility. Covers the exact hydraulic positioning sequence, how to release the jaw locks, disconnecting hydraulic lines safely, and the common problem of stubborn flat-face connectors after the backhoe has sat unused. Practical tips throughout make this useful for any BX23S owner doing this for the first time.
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Raise RPMs, lower outriggers, extend the boom, flatten the bucket, then press the boom down to lift the back tires and release the jaw locks before pivoting the backhoe away.
If the backhoe sits unused, temperature changes can raise hydraulic pressure in the lines, making flat-face connectors hard to reconnect until pressure is relieved.
Move the loader arm to relieve pressure, or loosen the flat-face connectors under a rag to bleed off pressure before reconnecting, since trapped air will bleed out on its own.
Yes, the three-point hitch setup has to come off first, and it can take as long or longer than putting the backhoe on.
