Tube Replacement Kit

1. Park the machine on a level surface.

2. Engage the parking brake.

3. Lower the attachment.

4. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

1. If you have an equipped attachment, remove it; refer to the removal instructions in your traction unit Operator’s Manual.

2. Use a cord or cable tie to secure the PTO shaft out of the working area.

Remove the existing hard hydraulic line shown in Figure 1.

The hydraulic line is connected to the following ports:

• Steering valve:

• Hydraulic pump:

Figure 1

1. Hydraulic line
2. Hydraulic pump
3. Steering valve

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Remove the existing fitting from the hydraulic pump and replace it with the straight fitting.

2. Connect the 45° hydraulic-hose fitting to the new straight fitting and orient it at 50° as shown in Figure 2.

   

   Figure 2

   1. 50°
   2. Hydraulic hose with the 45°-fitting end
   3. Straight fitting

3. Remove the existing fitting from the steering valve and replace it with the 45° fitting and orient it downwards.

4. Connect the straight hydraulic-hose fitting to the new 45° fitting as shown in Figure 3.

   

   Figure 3

   1. 45° fitting
   2. Hydraulic hose with straight-fitting end

5. Ensure that the hydraulic hose is routed as shown in Figure 4.

   

   Figure 4

   1. Hydraulic hose
   2. Hydraulic pump
   3. Steering valve

6. Ensure that the hose and fittings are aligned as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 and that there is no twist in the hose when routed next to the existing hydraulic lines.

1. Install an attachment; refer to the installation instructions in your traction unit Operator’s Manual.

2. Perform the following steps to purge air from the hydraulic system:

   • Fully lower and raise the attachment.

   • Cycle steering wheel all-the-way to the left and the right.