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Removal (Fig. 79)
1. Park the machine ona level surface,engage parking
brake, lower cutting decks and stop engine. Remove
key from the ignition switch.
2. Read the General Precautions for Removing and
Installing Hydraulic System Components at the begin-
ning of the Service and Repairs section of this chapter.
3. Tiltoperator seat and engage seatprop to retain seat
in the raised position.
4. Locate hydraulic deck control manifold.
5. Label all hydraulic and electrical connections for as-
sembly purposes. Thoroughly clean hydraulic connec-
tions prior to loosening hydraulic lines.
CAUTION
Before opening hydraulic system, operateall hy-
draulic controls to relieve system pressure and
avoid injury from pressurized hydraulic oil. See
Relieving Hydraulic System Pressure in the Gen-
eral Information section of this chapter.
6. Disconnect hydraulic hoses and lines from fittings in
manifold. Allow lines to drain into a s uitable container.
Remove and discard O--rings from fittings.
7. Put caps orplugs on disconnectedhoses and fittings
to prevent contamination.
8. Unplug wire harness leads from solenoid coils on
manifold.
9. Remove three (3) flange head screws that secure
manifold to machine frame.
10.Remove manifold block from machine.
11.If necessary, remove hydraulic fittings from manifold
(Fig. 80). Discard any removed O--rings.
Installation (Fig. 79)
1. If fittings were removed from deck c ontrol manifold,
lubricate and place new O--rings on fittings (Fig. 80).
Install fittings into manifold (see Hydraulic Fitting Instal-
lation in theGeneral Information section ofthis chapter).
Torque fittings to values identified in Figure 80.
2. Position deck control manifold to frame. Install three
(3) flange head screws but do not fully tighten.
3. Remove caps and plugs from disconnected lines
and fittings.
4. Lubricate and install new O--rings on manifold fit-
tings. Connect hydraulic lines to hydraulic fittings on
manifold and properly tighten all connections (see Hy-
draulic Hose and Tube Installation in the General Infor-
mation section of this chapter).
5. Secure hydraulic manifold to frame by tightening
three (3) flange head screws.
6. Plug wire harness leads to solenoid coils on man-
ifold.
7. Lower and secure operator seat.
8. Check oil level in hydraulic reservoir and add correct
oil if necessary.
9. Follow Hydraulic System Start--up procedures (see
Hydraulic System Start--up in this section).
1. Deck control manifold
2. Hydraulic fitting (6 used)
3. O--ring
4. O--ring
5. Hydraulic fitting
6. O--ring
7. O--ring
Figure 80
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5
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3
4
7
6
2
2
2
2
2
UP
75 ft--lb
(101 N--m)
81 to 99 ft--lb
(110 to 134 N--m)
Hydraulic
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