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Removal (Fig. 22)
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engageparking
brake and stop engine. Remove key from the ignition
switch.
2. Removescrewsthatsecuredashpaneltofronthood
(Fig.23).Carefullyslidedash panel up steering column
to allow access to steering c ontrol valve.
CAUTION
Before disconnecting components or perform-
inganyworkonhydraulicsystem,allpressurein
the system must be relieved by stopping the en-
gine and rotating the steering wheel in both
directions.
3. Label all hydraulic hoses for assembly purposes
(Fig.24).Cleanhydraulichoseendspriortodisconnect-
ing the hoses from the steering control valve.
4. Disconnect hydraulic hoses connected to the steer-
ing control valve. Allow hoses to drain into a suitable
container. Cap or plug openings of control valve and
hoses to prevent contamination.
5. Support steering control valve to prevent it from fal-
ling during removal.
6. Loosen and remove four (4) cap screws and lock
washers that secure steering column and steering con-
trol valve to machine frame.
7. Slide steering column from control valve. Remove
control valve from machine.
Installation (Fig. 22)
1. Position steering control valve to frame. Slide steer-
ingcolumntocontrolv alve.Secures teeringcolumnand
control valve to frame with four (4) cap screws and lock
washers.
2. Remove caps and plugs from disconnected hoses
and fittings.
3. Usinglabelsplacedduringremoval,connecthydrau-
lichosestosteeringcontrolvalve(Fig.24).Tightenhose
connections (see Hydraulic Hose and Tube Installation
in the General Information section of this chapter).
4. Positiondashpaneltofronthoodandsecurewithre-
moved fasteners (Fig. 23).
5. Check fluid level in transaxle and adjust as required
(see Operator’s Manual).
6. After assembly is completed, operate steering cylin-
dertoverifythathydraulichosesandfittingsarenotcon-
tacted by anything.
1. Steering wheel 2. Dash panel
Figure 23
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1. T port (hose to oil filter)
2. L port (hose to rod end of steering cylinder)
3. P port (hose to steering pump)
4. R port (hose to barrel end of steering cylinder)
Figure 24
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Hydraulic
System