Great Plains 2551SC Predelivery Manual - Manual (Page 13)

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Attach Hose Clamps and Hose Wraps
Refer to Figure 8
20. When all the hoses are hooked up and tightened prop-
erly, put hose clamps on hoses as shown.
21. Install hose wraps on hoses as needed.
Note: Be sure and get hoses and light wiring harness fas-
tened properly so they do not drag. Check to be sure
there is enough slack in hinge area when folding ma-
chine the first time.
Hydraulic Hose Hookup
Note: Clean and connect the hydraulic hoses to pump
source.
22. Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you
hookup hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses that go to
the same remote valve are marked with the same color.
Hose Handles
Refer to Figure 9
23. To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit, refer
to hose handles. The hose under an extended-cylinder
symbol feeds a cylinder base end. The hose under a
retracted-cylinder symbol feeds a cylinder rod end.
24. Once all hoses are tightened, hook hoses to tractor
Color Hydraulic Function
Yellow Lift & Fold (2 hoses)
Figure 8
Hose Clamps & Wraps
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High Pressure Fluid Hazard:
Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Use
paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for leaks.
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when
working with hydraulic systems. Escaping fluid under pressu
can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin causing se
ous injury. If an accident occurs, seek immediate medical
assistance from a physician familiar with this type of injury.
Only trained personnel should work on system hydraulics.
Figure 9
Hose Handles
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