John Deere – 1023E, 1025R and 1026R – Install Mid Mount Mower Lift Hydraulic Cylinder and Hose

[1] – Install and secure elbow fitting (A) to lift cylinder

[2] – Push rod fully into cylinder.

[3] – Remove hex nut and carriage bolt (B) securing fuel hose retainer. Move fuel hoses aside.

[4] – Install hose support to footrest bracket and frame. Secure bracket with hex stop nut (C).
Tighten nut to specification

[5] – Install lift cylinder (D) to frame brackets with inlet fitting at bottom.

[6] – Install M12x100 drilled pin (E) through footrest bracket, frame bracket, and cylinder.
Secure with locking pin.

[7] – Secure fuel hose retainer to footrest bracket with carriage bolt and hex nut.

[8] – Secure cylinder rod to rockshaft bracket with M12x60 drilled pin (F) and locking pin.

[9] – Assemble fittings to 90 degree hose end. Ensure that fitting O-rings are in place.

[10] – Install fitting cap (I) to hose end assembly.

[11] – Install hose end fitting to bottom inside quick-connect coupler (J).

[12] – Cap or otherwise cover straight hose end to prevent entry of dirt.

[13] – Install retainer (K) securing hose at bend in horizontal pipe behind quick connect bracket. Secure retainer with M8x15 hex bolt and nut.

[14] – Install retainer securing hose to bottom of vertical pipe section (L). Secure retainer with M8x15 hex bolt and nut.

[15] – Pass hose through opening (M) between inner and outer fenders and SCV support bracket.

[16] – Secure hose with two retainers (N) and M8 hex nuts to forward seat track bolts.

[17] – Secure hose to top of support rod with tie wraps (O) at support rod bends (three locations).

[18] – Route hose under foot rest (P) and over foot rest support bracket (Q).

[19] – Install orifice (R) to hose end fitting with O-ring facing hose.

[20] – Form loop in hose (S). Install hose to cylinder elbow fitting, with fitting nut snug but not tight.

[21] – Bleed deck lift hydraulic system.
a. Place catch pan under cylinder hose fitting.
b. Start engine, and run at slow idle speed. Move SCV lever to fully extend cylinder rod.
c. Release SCV lever to center position when air bubbles stop and only oil flows from fitting.
d. Stop engine, and remove key.
e. Tighten hose fitting to specification.

22. Check system for leaks.