Snow Plow Plumbing......

[Wirenut2266]

Just finishing up old converting an old Western 7.5' straight blade plow to my S185. Cylinders were shot so I put on a couple double acting ones I had layin around. Now for the plumbing. I'll assume I will need to put a flow restricter on to slow cylinders speed down some. My question is: When I start S185 aux. hydraulics do they act like a "open" hydraulic system and need continues flow in/out so I have to have another electric controlled valve in system, or can I just use right hand control lever to reverse flow to turn plow left/right? Hense all i should need is a flow restricter to slow speed of hydraulic system down? I have a buddy I believe this is how his is plumbed, but no restricters, and WAY to fast, slams left/right all the time. Thanks, Bruce

 

[skidsteer.ca]

You only need the flow restrictors. The oil only flows through the couplers when you push the rh stick “thumb paddle” to the left or right.
Oil flows continually if you pull the rh stick “finger trigger” on the front, so don't do that.(thats for hyd motors or attachments with built in valves. Built in valves are only used if the attachment needs more then 1 function.
The bobcat uses a open center system. but has the valve already built in to control the couplers flow and direction.
Ken

 

[Wirenut2266]

You only need the flow restrictors. The oil only flows through the couplers when you push the rh stick “thumb paddle” to the left or right.
Oil flows continually if you pull the rh stick “finger trigger” on the front, so don't do that.(thats for hyd motors or attachments with built in valves. Built in valves are only used if the attachment needs more then 1 function.
The bobcat uses a open center system. but has the valve already built in to control the couplers flow and direction.
Ken

Skid: That is exactly what I thought but is is nice to get a 2nd. opinion! I look forward to using it, but then again maybe not so much! Keep up the good work on the site mods!