TM 5-3895-382-24
Leveling Blade Control Valve
Remove & Install Leveling Blade Control
Valve 5051-010
At operating temperature, the hydraulic oil tank Is hot and
under pressure. Hot oil can cause burns. Remove the fill
cap on the hydraulic oil tank only when the engine is
stopped, and the fill cap is cool enough to touch with your
bare hand.
1.
Start the machine and lower the leveling blade to the
ground. Engage the parking brake and connect steering
pivot lock.
2.
Release
the
pressure
in
the
hydraulic
system
(page 16-11).
3.
Mark or identify all hydraulic hoses for installation
purposes.
4.
Disconnect four hose assemblies (4) from leveling blade
control valve. Cap and plug immediately.
5.
Remove two bolts (5). Loosen cable adjust locknut (1).
Slide collar (2) back. Detach cable from cable retainer
(not shown).
6.
Remove three bolts (3)(not shown) and leveling blade
control valve.
NOTE:
For installation of the leveling blade control valve,
reverse the removal steps.
NOTE:
After installing the leveling blade control valve, fill
the hydraulic oil tank to the correct level. See the
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the correct
filling procedures.
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