Cub Cadet 8404 User Manual
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STEERING SYSTEM
8-23
D615-W02 May-2003
b. Air Bleeding in Steering Hose
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After the engine has stopped, run engine at 2000 ~
2200 rpm, turn steering wheel to the maximum in
left and right and perform relief valve operation five
or six times.
•
Turn steering wheel to the maximum in left and right
with 1200 ~ 1500 rpm, while relief valve beep
occurred, disengage (about 1/4 rotation) hose tight-
ening nut to allow air bleeding and then retighten
nut.
Sect.
Spec.
Tightening torque
Steering cylinder
hose tightening
torque
PT 1/4
46.6 ~ 50.0 N·m
4.8 ~ 5.21 kgf·m
34.4 ~ 37.6 lbf·ft
615W844A
•
After assembling split pin, make sure the end is not
fallen.
•
Apply support pin and grease nipple with sufficient
grease.
Sect.
Spec.
Tightening torque
Nut
M18
48.0 ~ 55.9 N·m
4.9 ~ 5.7 kgf·m
35.5 ~ 41.2 lbf·ft
Sealing agent
Loctite #572 or equivalent
Connecting port and
hose color
Steering hose assembly
R (White)
Steering hose assembly
(yellow)
Assembly position
Right steering cylinder
Left steering cylinder
•
When assembly steering cylinder connector, apply
screw with sealing agent.
•
When connecting with steering cylinder hose, make
sure the color and connecting port is correct.
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After assembly steering hose, perform air bleeding.
(1) Split Pin
(2) Slotted Nut