Service Manual

3WD Rear Wheel Removal (Fig. 31)

1. Before removing any parts from the hydraulic sys-

tem, park the machine on a level surface, engage the

parking brake, lower the cutting units and stop the en-

gine. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

CAUTION

Operate all hydraulic controls to relieve

system pressure and avoid injury from

pressurized hydraulic oil.

2. Clean wheel motor (1) and hydraulic connection.

Put caps or plugs on any hydraulic lines or fittings left

open or exposed.

3. Remove wheel and wheel hub from unit (see Repair

section of Chapter 6 – Wheels and Brakes).

4. Disconnect hose connection (2) from hydraulic fit-

tings (3). Remove O–ring (4). Allow hydraulic oil to drain

from the hose into a suitable container.

5. Support wheel motor (1). Remove four cap screws

(5) and lock nuts (6) from the rear wheel fork (7). Pull

wheel motor from the rear wheel fork.

6. Remove hydraulic fitting (3) and O–ring (8) from the

wheel motor (1).

Rear Wheel Installation (Fig. 31)

1. Place and support wheel motor (1) into the rear

wheel fork (7). Insert four cap screws (5) through the

rear wheel fork and wheel motor.

2. Tighten lock nuts (6) onto cap screws (5).

3. Install hydraulic fitting (3) and O–ring (8) onto the

wheel motor (1). Tighten hydraulic fitting.

4. Install O–ring (4) while connecting hose connec-

tions (2) onto the hydraulic fitting (8). Tighten connec-

tion.

5. Install wheel and wheel hub to unit (see Repair sec-

tion of Chapter 6 – Wheels and Brakes).

Figure 31

1. Wheel motor

5. Cap screw

2. Hose connection

6. Lock nut

3. Hydraulic fitting

7. Rear wheel fork

4. O–ring

8. O–ring

Hydraulic

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