Westfield MKX130 Series, Assembly & Operation

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ESTFIELD
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RAIN
A
UGERS
3. A
SSEMBLY
MKX130-84/94/114
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6. Secure the swivel ends of the upper (32” / 81.3 cm) and lower (17” / 43.1cm)
cylinder-connector hoses to the tees.
7. Check upper 32” (81.3 cm) cylinder-connector hose position to ensure there
is 8-1/2” clearance to lift cables as shown in Figure 3.25.
8. Attach the hydraulic pressure hose with shutoff valve to the lower tee fitting
(nearest the auger intake).
9. Attach the hydraulic fluid return hose to the upper tee fitting (nearest auger
discharge end).
10. Thread hoses through back arm attach bracket as shown in Figure 3.25.
Figure 3.25 Lift Cylinder Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings
11. Place both hoses into retaining brackets welded to side of auger tube and
boot. Bend tops of brackets over slightly to hold hoses in place.
Important: Protect hose ends from dirt.
12. Recheck that bolts on undercarriage, lift cylinders, and cable clamps are
tight, then remove auger tube support.
13. At the boot, install the ball valve on the hose, and secure the valve to the
boot using the ball valve bracket and two 1/4” x 3/4” bolts and locknuts

(see Figure 3.27).
PRESSURE HOSE
FLUID RETURN HOSE
LOW
ER EN
D (INT
AKE)
UPPE
R EN
D (DIS
CHAR
GE)
LEFT C
YLIND
ER
RIGHT
CYLIN
DER
32” CYLINDER CONNECTOR HOSE
TEE FITTING ON
ELBOW FITTING
NOTE: THE SHORT HYDRAULIC HOSES
MUST BE INSTALLED
UNDER THE
LIFT CABLE ON THE LEFT SIDE CYLINDER.
TEE FITTING ON
ELBOW FITTING
17” CYLINDER CONNECTOR HOSE
(CAP END)
(ROD END)
ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN
LIFT CABLES AND HOSES TO PREVENT
ANY CONTACT DURING LIFTING, LOWERING,
OR IN FULL-DOWN POSITION.
8-1/2”