5-3 OPTIONAL HYDRAULIC VALVE PLUMBING INSTRUCTIONS

A. Mount valve assembly to valve plate using fas- ten ers provided.

B. Plumb valve as shown in Figure 5-5.

C. This valve is set for an open center tractor hydraulic system. If tractor has a closed center hydraulic system, a closed center plug must be installed.

Figure 5-5 Walvoil Hydraulic Control Valve

7/8” ORB to 3/4” JIC

Note: Single handle control shown. Dual handle control plumbs the same as shown.

D. Remove open center plug.

E. Install the closed center plug furnished with valve. Note: When converting to closed center con- figuration open center plug is removed from valve and installed in sleeve of closed center plug assem- bly.

F. Install valve operational decal on valve shield.

HOSE COLOR CODES

Red - Rod End of Lift Cylinder

Green - Head End of Bucket

Blue - Head End of Lift Cylinder

Yellow - Rod End of Bucket

NOTE:

When converting to closed center configuration open center plug is removed from valve and installed in sleeve of closed center plug assembly.

Open Center Plug

To Presure Outlet

To Return Inlet

90° Elbow 1/2” NPT to 3/4” JIC

Attach Quick Couplers to these fittings. (Quick couplers not supplied in kit.)

Closed Center/Power Beyond Plug

NOTES:

1.When attaching a loader valve to the rear remotes of the tractor, a power beyond kit is not required. (Figure 5-6) A power beyond kit MUST be used when attaching a loader valve to a hydraulic source other than to the rear remotes of a tractor having an OPEN center hydraulic system.

2.A power beyond kit is NOT required on tractors with a CLOSED center hydraulic system. The loader valve may be attached to the tractor at the rear remotes or, at another hydraulic source recommended by the tractor manufacturer.

3.If Power Beyond System is used, refer to basic Power Beyond plumbing instructions on the following page. (Figure 5-6)

4.If the tractor has a Pressure Flow Compensated System (PFC) - the loader valve MUST be connected to the TRACTOR REMOTES.

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2427, 3227 QT, 2847 specifications

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