Removing the 3–Point Hitch Lift Cylinder
CAUTION
Before opening the hydraulic system, operate all the hydraulic controls to
release system pressure and avoid injury from the pressurized hydraulic fluid;
refer to Relieving Pressure from the Hydraulic System, page 5–2.
Figure 41
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Mounting bolts
Hydraulic fitting
Hydraulic hose
1. Remove any attachments from the machine, park the machine on a level surface,
engage the parking brake, remove the key from the ignition, and switch the main
circuit breaker to the O
FF position.
2. Read the General Precautions for Removing and Installing Hydraulic System
Components, page 5–19.
3. For assembly purposes, label all the hydraulic connections. Clean the hydraulic
connections before loosening the hydraulic hoses from the lift cylinder.
4. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses
from the fittings on the 3–point lift cylinder.
Allow the hoses to drain into an approved container. Remove and discard the O-
rings from the fittings.
5. Install clean caps or plugs on the hydraulic hoses and fittings to prevent
contamination.
6. Remove the front and rear cylinder mounting bolts
.
7. Remove the lift cylinder from the machine.
8. If the hydraulic fittings are to be removed from the lift cylinder, mark the fitting
orientation, and remove the fittings from the lift cylinder and discard the O-rings
from the fittings.
Hydraulic System: Service and Repairs Page 5–36 4520P
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