Reelmaster 3550−D/3555−D/3575−D Hydraulic SystemPage 4 − 123
Removal (Fig. 77)
1. Park machine on a level surface. Lower cutting units,
stop engine and engage parking brake. Remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Thoroughly clean hydraulic hose ends and fittings on
steering control valve to prevent hydraulic system con-
tamination.
WARNING
Before disconnecting or performing any work on
the hydraulic system, all pressure in the system
must be relieved. See Relieving Hydraulic Sys
tem Pressure in the General Information section
of this chapter.
3. Label all hydraulic hoses and fittings for assembly
purposes. Note port identification on steering control
valve.
4. Remove steering control valve from the steering
column.
Installation (Fig. 77)
1. Install steering control valve to the steering column.
Use labels placed during the removal process to proper-
ly install hydraulic hoses to control valve.
2. Adjust location of steering shield so that it just con-
tacts hydraulic hoses when the steering wheel is tilted
to its lowest position.
3. Make sure hydraulic tank is full. Add correct oil if ne-
cessary.
1. Tilt bracket
2. Jam nut
3. Flat washer
4. Friction disc
5. Steering tilt lever
Figure 78
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5
2
Figure 79
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2
4
1. Supply port (pressure)
2. Return port (tank)
3. Power beyond (E port)
(RM 3550−D only)
4. To steer cylinder (left)
5. To steer cylinder (right
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4
REELMASTER
REELMASTER
3550−D ONLY
3555−D/3575−D ONLY
Hydraulic
System