John Deere 318 User Manual
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CHECK VALVE
DEBRIS CHECK
Engine OFF.
Service park brake
OFF.
M49216 -UN-20DEC89
316 and 318; Engage
Manual Push lever (A)
and push machine
forward to remove
debris from check
valves.
Early 420; Remove
fender deck. Remove
and inspect check
valves for debris.
Repair or replace if
necessary.
Later 420; Remove
fender deck. Manually
depress check valve
“buttons” and push
machine forward to
remove debris from
check valves.
Repeat Transmission
Drive Check in Group
05.
Æ
CHARGE PUMP
PRESSURE TEST
Heat hydraulic oil to 43˚C (110˚F), See
Õ
in this
group.
N
CAUTION: TO AVOID INJURY FROM
ESCAPING HYDRAULIC OIL UNDER
PRESSURE, RELIEVE THE PRESSURE IN THE
SYSTEM BY STOPPING THE ENGINE AND
OPERATING ALL HYDRAULIC CONTROL
VALVES.
NOTE: It is normal for charge pressure to
increase as engine speed or implement pressure
increases. Charge pressure up to 3448 kPa (500
psi) at fast idle is normal.
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MX,159025015,12-19-21APR95
Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments/Charge Pump
TM1590 (17MAY95)
250-15-5
316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
020895
250
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