Connecting Hydraulic Hoses

  1. Move hydraulic control levers back and forth to relieve hydraulic pressure.

  2. Avoid injury! Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate skin and cause serious injury, including gangrene.

    • Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other pressurized lines.
    • Use a piece of cardboard to search for leaks. Do not expose hands or body to high pressure fluids.
    • Tighten all connections before applying pressure.

    If machine is equipped with angling kit, disconnect the angling kit hoses from machine hydraulic ports and either secure to machine, or remove angling kit from machine.

  3. MXT013818
    MXT013818-UN-24MAR15

    Route hydraulic chute hoses (A) through ring (B) on hitch bracket, through hose bracket (C) and then connect to hydraulic outlet on machine.


  4. Match color on hose with color on machine port and install attachment hoses in ports.

  5. MXT013819
    MXT013819-UN-24MAR15

    Route hydraulic lift hoses (A) on inside of hitch bracket (B) and then through hose bracket (C) as shown by arrows, to eliminate pinching of hoses when lifting attachment.


  6. Turn lift dial on mower to highest setting to bring mower and 3-point hitch to full-lift position.

  7. MXT013697
    MXT013697-UN-13MAR15

    If machine is equipped with lockout valve (A), turn valve clockwise until closed to lockout mower and rear hydraulic implement lift.

MX52301,0000A14-19-20150506