
2-6
F-948R0
ASSEMBLY
Hydraulic System Installation:
WARNING
CAUTION
Tightening Procedure For JIC 37° Swivel Female
Nuts
1. Check flare and seat for defects.
2. Lubricate the connection.
3. Install hoses without twists.
4. Hand tighten until connection bottoms.
5. Using 2 wrenches to prevent twisting, rotate the swivel
nut 2 wrench flats (1/3 turn).
6. For reassembly, follow the same procedure but tighten
only 1 wrench flat (1/6 turn).
Tightening Procedure For Swivel O-Ring Fittings
1. Lubricate O-Ring and install the fitting until the metal
washer which backs up the o-ring contacts the face of the
boss.
2. Orient the fitting by turning counterclockwise up to 1
turn.
3. Tighten the lock nut using 50-60 foot pounds torque.
(See “Hydraulic Fitting Torque Specifications” on
Remove Fitting Caps prior to installing Fittings.
Lift Hydraulic Circuit Installation
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity = 1.25 gallons
1.
Install a 90 Degree Elbow restrictor into each cylinder
port.
2.
Attach longer hose to Cylinder rod end Elbow Fitting
and the shorter hose to the Cylinder base end Elbow
Fitting. Run hoses along the frame and down the
drawbar under the manual canister mount through
the hose loop and hose support towards the tractor.
3.
Turn the O-Ring end of each Male ORB x Male JIC
Adapter Fitting into each coupler. Install Adapter into
the end of each hose.
4.
Secure hoses with tie straps.
5.
Hook tractor to implement.
6.
Ensure the Transport Lock Pin is in the storage
location on the frame.
Charge
Hydraulic system
.
7.
Bleed air from the hydraulic system before moving
the machine. This can be done by partially raising
and lowering the machine slowly 5 or 6 times.
Gradually increase the length of stroke until the last
two cycles are the full stroke on the cylinder.
Escaping fluid under pressure can be nearly
invisible and have enough force to penetrate the
skin causing serious injury. Use a piece of
cardboard, rather than hands, to search for
suspected leaks. Wear protective gloves & safety
glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic
systems.
Do not raise the machine without the use of
hydraulics. This would introduce air into the
hydraulic cylinder. When the transport pin is
removed the frame would lower rapidly possibly
causing injury.