MTD 580 Series Operator's Manual page 7

• Disconnect the pressure hose from the adapter on
the pump.
• Stand the wedge, beam, and cylinder assembly
upright with cylinder toward the top. See Figure 7.
NOTE: This step may require two people.
• Remove cotter pin and clevis pin from welded
brackets on beam assembly and move the
reservoir tank assembly in position against the
beam. See Figure 7.
• Insert clevis pin just removed through brackets on
beam and reservoir tank assembly. Secure with
cotter pin by bending the ends of the pin in opposite
directions. See Figure 7.
Cotter
Pin x,_
Clevis
Brackets
Tank
Figure 7
Attaching Engine-Pump A ssembly
• Place engine and pump assembly in position on the
engine mounting bracket with the pump facing out.
Engine Hex
Mounting Nuts
Bracket
Reservoir
Tank
Washer
Hex
Bolts
Pump
facing
out
Figure 8
Align holes in base of engine with appropriate holes
in engine mounting bracket.
Secure the engine and pump assembly with four
hex bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts packed with
the Operator's Manual. See Figure 8. Secure with
lock washers and hex nuts. Tighten to 14 ft-lbs.
Attaching The Hoses
SuctionHose
• The suction hose is attached to the reservoir tank,
beneath the engine mounting bracket. Loosen the
hose clamp on the free end of the hose. Remove
any protective insert from the end of the hose. See
Figure 9.
• Remove the protective cap from the fitting on the
bottom of the pump (some oil may flow from pump).
Attach the end of the suction hose to the fitting on
the bottom of the pump. See Figure 9. Place hose
clamp at the base of the fitting and tighten securely.
_Pressure
Hose Attached
To Engine
_/.,,,4_11 //_ Attached To
Pump _ _F'_Y Reservoir Tank
_Suction Hose
Figure 9
PressureHose
The pressure hose is attached to the control valve.
Route the hose between the beam and the tongue.
Secure the pressure hose to the adapter on top of the
pump. See Figure 9.
ReturnHose
Control Va_
Hose
Clam
\
Filter
Head
Attached
Cylinder
Attached to --
Reservoir Tank
"Filter
Figure 10
Hose