Connecting Cylinder Hoses

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. Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical source. Such information is available from Deere & Company Medical Department in Moline, Illinois, U.S.A.

1. Remove dust caps (if equipped) from hose end.

X9811

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2. Pull dust plug (A) from couplers.

3. Make sure hose end and coupler receptacles are clean.


A-Dust Plug

LV8600

Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop-Late Model Tractor

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4. Check hoses to see which is used for extending cylinder. This hose must be connected to a extend coupler receptacle (A, B or C) in order for cylinder to extend when SCV levers are moved rearward or inward.

Connect retracting hose to corresponding retract receptacle (D, E or F)


A-SCV I Extend Coupler Receptacle
B-SCV II Extend Coupler Receptacle
C-SCV III Extend Coupler Receptacle
D-SCV I Retract Coupler Receptacle
E-SCV II Retract Coupler Receptacle
F-SCV III Retract Coupler Receptacle

LV6371

Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop-Early Model Tractor

LV8601

Straddle Mount and Hi-Crop-Late Model Tractor

LV6372

Cab Shown; IOOS Similar

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causym CAUTION: Hydraulic hoses can fail due to physical damage, kinks, age and exposure. Check hoses regularly. Replace damaged hoses.

5. To connect each hose, push hose tip firmly into coupler receptacle. Pull lightly on hose to make sure positive connection was made.

LV8606

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