Connecting Cylinder Hoses—Mid-Mount Valve (If Equipped)

CAUTION:

X9811
X9811-UN-23AUG88

Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by moving all rear SCV control levers and mid-mount joystick in all directions to relieve 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. NOTE: Hose connections at mid-mount valve are color-coded.

    P15246
    P15246-UN-10FEB08

    Two-Function

    P15488
    P15488-UN-16APR08

    Three-Function Deluxe Valve (If Equipped)

    Match hoses to couplers using color-coded dust caps/plugs.

    Key

    Tie Band/Plug/Cap Color

    Hydraulic Function

    A

    Black

    Bucket Cylinder—Rod End

    B

    Yellow

    Bucket Cylinder—Head End

    C

    Blue

    Lift Cylinder—Head End

    D

    Red

    Lift Cylinder—Rod End

    E

    Orange

    Attachment Cylinder—Head End

    F

    Green

    Attachment Cylinder—Rod End


  2. Remove dust caps from hose ends.

  3. Pull dust plugs from valve couplers.

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

    Making sure hose end and couplers are clean, push hose tip firmly into coupler. Pull on hose to make sure positive connection was made.

  5. Connect mating (color-coded) plugs and caps together.

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