NOTE: According to the owner's manual, the hydraulic hoses should be disconnected before changing the position of the Lane Shark. I did not do this. Don't be a dummy like me.
I spray paint my hydro lines. Makes it easier for the people using them when I can’t yell at them. Just a short blast to give it a colored spot. Red for pressure, blue for return. Like arteries in your body.
When you have time, can you come by my place and do a little practice on my overhead brush 🤪 🤣.Be aware of those cut, falling branches Jay, I'd consider some head protection
You need to go to the nearest big box store and get a 4’ stick of 3/8” or 1/4” rod and an old fashioned screen door spring. Affix the rod vertically and use the spring from the tip of the rod to a point on the hoses to keep them out of the way when using the lane shark. Drill a few holes in the rod to attach the spring to the rod and the rod to the lane shark, using self drilling and tapping screws to mount the rod to the lane shark (not on the mounting plate). A few zip ties to attach to the hoses, you’re all set, no more worries about cutting your lines.
@@JayBates unfortunately no, I’ve only used that setup on a “for hire” job. Wasn’t my tractor. But it works quite well. Personally I would have put the spring pole where it could be moved when adjusting the lane shark. The setup is something we used to do with hoses on bobcats back when I worked for Bobcat and was setting up machines for forestry service.
