Quick Coupler Pressure Release

NOTE: The following procedure applies to both standard and electrohydraulic (EH) controls machines.

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.

This procedure is to relieve trapped hydraulic system pressure prior to performing hydraulic system repairs or tests.

Standard Controls

NOTE: This procedure can also be used to lower the boom mechanically. See Boom Release. (Operator's Manual.)

1. Sit in seat. Close cab door if equipped.

2. Fasten seat belt.

3. Turn key switch to run position but do not start engine.

4. Move park brake switch to run position.

X9811

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causym CAUTION: To prevent crushing injury, only perform hydraulic system pressure release with boom down or boom up with boom lock engaged. To lower boom after skid steer loader is stalled, see Boom Release. (Operator's Manual.)

5. Pull and hold hydraulic pressure release cable handle (1) located under toe kick panel on left side.

6. Operate boom and bucket controls while pulling release cable handle (1).

7. Release cable handle.

8. Engage park brake and turn key switch to off.


1-Pressure Release Cable Handle
2-Pressure Release Cable
3-Cable Adjusting Nuts
4-Cable Mounting Bracket

T198869A

Standard Controls Machine (S.N. -150522)

TX1024927A

Standard Controls Machine (S.N. 150523- )

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EH Controls

NOTE: Machine needs to have been run prior to performing the following procedure.

1. Sit in seat. Close cab door (if equipped).

2. Fasten seat belt.

3. Turn key switch to run position but do not start engine.

4. Move park brake switch to run position.

5. Cycle auxiliary hydraulics roller (5) back and forth.

6. Stop cycling auxiliary hydraulics roller once pressure has been released.

7. Engage park brake and turn key switch to off.

TX1035151A

EH Controls Machine


5-Auxiliary 1

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