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Service and Repairs

General Precautions for Removing and Installing Hydraulic System Components

Before Repair or Replacement of Components
1. Before removing any parts from the hydraulic sys-
tem, park machine on a level surface, engage parking
brake, lower cutting units or attachments, and stop en-
gine. Remove key from the ignition switch.
2. Clean machine before disconnecting, removing, or
disassembling any hydraulic components. Make sure
hydraulic components, hoses, connections, and fittings
are cleaned thoroughly. Always keep in mind the need
for cleanliness when working on hydraulic components.
CAUTION
Operate all hydraulic controls to relieve system
pressure and avoid injury from pressurized hy-
draulic fluid. Controls must be operated with the
ignition switch in RUN and the engine OFF. Make
sure all electrically operated control valves are
actuated. Return ignition switch to OFF when
pressure has been relieved. Remove key from
the ignition switch.
3. Put caps or plugs on any hydraulic lines, hydraulic fit-
tings, and components left open or exposed to prevent
contamination.
4. Put labels on disconnected hydraulic lines and
hoses for proper installation after repairs are completed.
5. Note the position of hydraulic fittings (especially el-
bow fittings) on hydraulic components before removal.
Mark parts if necessary to make sure they will be aligned
properly when reinstalling hydraulic hoses and tubes.
Hydraulic System
After Repair or Replacement of Components
1. Check fluid level in the hydraulic tank and add correct
hydraulic fluid if necessary. Drain and refill hydraulic
tank, and change fluid filter if component failure was se-
vere or system is contaminated (see Flush Hydraulic
System in this chapter).
2. Lubricate O–rings and seals with clean hydraulic flu-
id before installing hydraulic components.
3. Make sure caps or plugs are removed from the hy-
draulic tubes, hydraulic fittings, and components before
reconnecting.
4. Use proper tightening methods when installing hy-
draulic hoses and fittings (see Hydraulic Fitting Installa-
tion in this chapter).
5. After repairs, check control linkages or cables for
proper adjustment, binding, or broken parts.
6. After disconnecting or replacing any hydraulic com-
ponents, operate machine functions slowly until air is
out of system (see Charge Hydraulic System in this
chapter).
7. Check for hydraulic fluid leaks. Shut off engine and
correct leaks if necessary. Check fluid level in hydraulic
reservoir and add correct hydraulic fluid if necessary.
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