Removal (Fig. 23) 1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake, and stop the engine. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 2. Lower the engine mounting plate assembly from machine (see Engine Mounting Plate Assembly Removal in Service and Repairs Section of Chapter 3 – Kohler Gasoline Engine). 3. Label all hydraulic connections for reassembly. Clean hydraulic hose ends prior to disconnecting the hoses.
2. Position shaft end of cylinder to the steering pivot. Install flat washer and slotted hex nut finger tight to rod end. 3. Position barrel end of cylinder to the frame. Install slotted hex nut finger tight to barrel rod end. 4. Tighten slotted hex nuts to secure cylinder rod ends. Install cotter pins. 5. Remove caps and plugs from disconnected hoses and fittings. 6. Connect hydraulic hoses to steering cylinder (Fig. 24). Tighten hose connections.
Rotate steering wheel to relieve hydraulic system pressure and avoid injury from pressurized hydraulic oil.
8. After assembly is completed, operate steering cylinder to verify that hydraulic hoses and fittings are not contacted by anything.
4. Disconnect hydraulic hoses from steering cylinder (Fig. 24). Allow hoses to drain into a suitable container.
9. Raise the engine mounting plate assembly to machine (see Engine Mounting Plate Assembly Installation in Service and Repairs Section of Chapter 3 – Kohler Gasoline Engine).
5. Put caps or plugs on disconnected hoses and fittings to prevent contamination. 6. Remove cotter pin and hex slotted nut that secure the barrel end of the steering cylinder to the frame.
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7. Remove cotter pin, flat washer, and hex slotted nut that secure the shaft end of the steering cylinder to the steering pivot. 4
8. Remove steering cylinder from machine. 9. If rod end is removed from cylinder shaft, count number of revolutions it takes to remove from shaft so rod end can be re–installed without affecting steering. Installation (Fig. 23)
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1. If rod end was removed from cylinder shaft, apply anti–seize lubricant to threads of rod end. Install rod end onto shaft the same number of revolutions needed to remove rod end. Secure rod end with jam nut.
Multi Pro 1200/1250
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Figure 24 1. Steering cylinder 2. Hyd hose (Left turn) 3. Hyd hose (Right turn)
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4. Hyd hose (from pump) 5. Steering control valve 6. Hyd hose (to filter)
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic System
7. Check fluid level in transaxle and adjust as required (see Operator’s Manual).
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