Loading For Transport - Midland SP-8 Operation, Parts And Service Manual

Model SP-8 &10
Apply lubrication to inside tubes welded to
31.
moveable section for ease of operation.
Remove loop hose (Y) from left side bulkhead
32.
fittings. Connect marked hoses (A) and (B) for
"extend" and "retract" ports on respective bulkhead
fittings. Hose ends with 90° bend connect to
bulkhead fittings.
On right side bulkhead fittings (D), remove cap
33.
fittings and use loop hose (Y) to connect the
"extend" and "retract" ports.
On left side blade assembly, mount hoses (A) and
34.
(B) to blade sections by mounting hose clamps to
welded studs (F). Leave enough hose length near
blade column to compensate for blade swing.
Connect marked hoses (A) and (B) to "extend"
35.
and "retract" port fittings (E) on hydraulic extension
cylinder.
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Pressurized fluids can penetrate the skin.
Hydraulic hoses can fail from age, damage
and exposure.
Do not search for hydraulic leaks without
body and face protection. A tiny, almost
invisible leak can penetrate the skin,
thereby requiring immediate medical
attention.
Use wood or cardboard to detect hydraulic
leaks, never use your hands.
Start machine.
36.
Raise left side blade assembly and test hydraulic
37.
extension by toggling extend button both ways
on operator console. Check for leaks at hose
connections between hydraulic extension and
bulkhead fittings.
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Confirm that both right and left side blade
1.
assemblies (A) are folded and positioned parallel
to length of machine.
Confirm that both right and left side blade
2.
assemblies are constrained to chassis by blade
constraint assemblies (B).
Store push tubes and outer edger brace in storage
3.
area (C) and tie them to floor with cable ties.
Make sure that side access door (D) is secured
4.
tight.
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