Disconnecting Hoses For Mower - Kubota BX23S Operator's Manual

BDisconnecting Hoses for Mower
Do not attach nor operate the mower with the backhoe still
in place.
When installing the mower, remove the backhoe from the
tractor with following procedure.
To avoid serious injury or death:
A Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can
have sufficient force to penetrate skin, causing
serious personal injury.
Before disconnecting lines, be sure to relieve
all pressure.
A Before applying pressure to system, be sure all
connections are tight and that lines, tubes and
hoses are not damaged.
A Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be
almost invisible. Use a piece of cardboard or
wood, rather than hands to search for
suspected leaks.
A If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at
once. Serious infection or allergic reaction will
develop if proper medical treatment is not
administered immediately.
1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.
2. Tilt the operator's seat forward.
3. Remove hydraulic pressure by moving the controls.
4. Disconnect the backhoe inlet hose, outlet hose and
power beyond hose.
(1) Inlet hose (backhoe)
(2) Outlet hose (backhoe)
(3) Power beyond hose (backhoe)
(4) Outlet hose (tractor)
5. Place the protective cap on the coupler of the backhoe
inlet hose, the coupler of the outlet hose, and power
beyond hose.
6. Connect the tractor outlet hose to the coupler of power
beyond pipe.
(1) Outlet hose (tractor)
(2) Power beyond pipe (tractor)
7. Place the protective cap on the male coupler of the
tractor return pipe.
A When getting ready to use the backhoe after finishing
mowing, connect the hoses of the tractor and backhoe
in reverse order.
HYDRAULIC UNIT
(A) To be connected
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