Connecting Cylinder Hoses—Mid-Mount Valve

1. 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.

   NOTE: Hose connections at mid-mount valve are color-coded.

   
   X9811-UN-23AUG88

   
   LV12918-UN-07DEC06

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

   Key	Dust 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

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2. Remove dust plugs 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) hose-to-coupler together.