Removing Hydraulic Cylinders

causym CAUTION: Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids.

If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.

1. Fully lower rockshaft and/or markers.

2. Shut off tractor engine and move hydraulic levers back and forth to relieve pressure.

3. Disconnect hoses at tractor and from cylinder ports. Cover tractor outlets, cylinder ports and hose ends.

causym CAUTION: If row marker cylinders must be removed with markers in folded position, be sure to lock-up markers to prevent accidental falling on you or others. Before reinstalling, cylinder must be fully charged with oil. See INSTALLING AND BLEEDING HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS in this section.

4. Unpin cylinder(s). Check, and repair, if necessary. See your John Deere dealer.

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