Completing the Installation
1. T ighten the larger hose connections at the top
and rear of the manifold to 1 15 to 127 N∙m (85
to 94 ft-lb).
Note: When tightening a hose connection to a
tting, always use 2 wrenches; 1 wrench on the
hose ats so that the hose does not twist, and
the other wrench on the hose nut to secure the
hose to the tting.
2. T ighten the smaller hose connections at the front
of the manifold to 24 to 27 N∙m (18 to 20 ft-lb).
3. Lubricate the cylinder grease ttings; refer to
Lubricating the Hydraulic Angle ( page 5 ) .
4. Connect the traction unit battery; refer to your
traction unit Operator ’ s Manual .
5. T urn on the traction unit and test the hydraulic
angle operation.
Important: T o operate the cylinder , ow
must be running to the attachment. While
ow is running, operate the cylinder using
the secondary attachment function on the
joystick.
Note: If the hydraulic angle is not operating
correctly , ensure that the hoses are connected
to the correct ports.
6. If any hydraulic uid was spilled, ensure that the
traction unit hydraulic uid is at the correct level;
refer to your Operator ’ s Manual .
7. Use the auxiliary hydraulic controls to adjust the
angle of the power rake.
Maintenance
Lubricating the Hydraulic
Angle
Service Interval : Before each use or daily —(and
immediately after every washing)
Grease T ype: General-purpose grease.
1. Park the traction unit on a level surface, engage
the parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2. Shut of f the traction unit engine and remove the
key .
3. Clean the grease ttings with a rag.
4. Connect a grease gun to the hydraulic angle
hinge pin grease ttings ( Figure 9 ).
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Figure 9
1. Grease ttings
5. Pump grease into the ttings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings.
6. Wipe up any excess grease.
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