Hydraulic Pump Motor, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the hydraulic pump and move it to the side with the hydraulic lines still connected. Refer to HYDRAULIC PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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Before removing, place a cloth or a collector tray under the pump to catch any hydraulic fluid that may leak out.

Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Open and close the fluid filler plug -arrow- one time to reduce the pressure.

Fig 1: Locating Oil Filler Plug

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-- Hold the pump and the motor vertically for a few minutes to drain out all the hydraulic fluid into the reservoir.

-- Release the catches -2- and pivot the cover half to the side in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Remove the cover -1- from the motor.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- by pressing the retainer in direction of -arrow- and removing the connector.

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-- Remove the screws -arrows-.

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-- Remove the motor -1- by slightly tilting it off of the valve block -2-.