TM 5-3895-383-24
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 14-7).
Typical Example
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.
Blade Cylinder
Remove & Install Blade Cylinder
5102-010
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.
Release the pressure in the hydraulic system (page 16-11).
Typical Example
2.
Disconnect hose assemblies (1) from blade cylinder (2).
Cap and plug immediately.
Typical Example
3.
Remove nut and bolt (3). Repeat for the opposite end
of the cylinder. Remove the cylinder.
NOTE:
For installation of the blade cylinder, reverse the
removal steps.
NOTE:
After installing the blade cylinder, fill the
hydraulic oil tank to the correct level. See the
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the correct
filling procedures.
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