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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).
1. Wheel motor
2. Hose connection
3. Hydraulic fitting
4. O–ring
5. Cap screw
6. Lock nut
7. Rear wheel fork
8. O–ring
Figure 31
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Hydraulic
System