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Tapping into the Machine Hoses
1. Remove the retainer securing the end of the boom
supply hose connected to the tee located to the right of
the boom supply valves and disconnect it (Fig. 9).
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8 inches (20 cm)
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Figure 9
1.
Boom supply valves
2.
Boom supply hose
3.
Disconnect here
4.
Flow meter
2. Cut the boom supply hose 8 inches (20 cm) to the right
of the flow meter (if equipped) or 32 inches (81 cm)
from the supply tee (located directly behind the boom
valves) using a hacksaw (Fig. 9). Remove the hose
clamp from the loose end and discard the hose and
fitting.
3. Remove the barbed fitting and retainer from the control
valve assembly (Fig. 14).
4. Apply a liberal amount of liquid soap to the barb of the
fitting and to the inside of the hose coming from the
flow meter or supply tee as applicable.
5. Slide a large ratcheting hose clamp (removed from the
hose in step 2) over the hose and install the fitting all
the way into the hose, securing it with the hose clamp
(Fig. 10).
Important
The fitting may be very difficult to push
into the hose. It is very important, however, that you get it
all the way into the hose, ensuring that it will not leak. You
may need to remove the hose from the machine at the flow
meter.
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Figure 10
1.
Hose
2.
Ratcheting hose clamp
3.
Fitting
4.
Flow divider
6. Remove the fasteners securing the tee behind the boom
supply valve so that the tee will drop down, hanging on
the hoses (Fig. 11).
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Figure 11
1.
Tee behind boom supply
valves
2.
Fasteners
3.
Port (drill hole here)
7. Carefully drill a hole (1/4 inch dia) in the face of the
port on the back of the tee (Fig. 11).
8. Replace the tee on the back of the boom supply valves,
securing it with the fasteners you removed previously.
