CLAAS ARGO K50, K60, K70 — COMPONENTS

1.96 HYDRAULICS DIVERTER VALVE (56) Removal NOTE: A diverter valve is fitted forward of the rear service plate, on a bracket attached to the left side chassis member. Remove the rear cover from the boom and the rear service plate, if necessary to get access to the valve. 1. Stop the engine and chock the machine, apply the parking brake . 2. Refer to page 1.1 and dump hydraulic pressure then disconnect the battery. 3. Make sure valve is free from dirt to avoid contamination of the hydraulic system. 4. Identify and label the hydraulic hoses. 5. Remove the electrical connection. 6. Position a suitable container under the valve to collect any oil spillage during removal. 7.

Disconnect the hoses (2), (3), (4), (5), (9) and (10) from the valve (1) and blank open connections on valve and hoses. Tie hoses clear of valve. 1. Diverter valve (56) 2. 1 st service pressure hose 3. 1 st service return hose 4. Pressure hose from control valve 5. Return hose to control valve 6. Hexagon headed screw 7. Washer 8. Mounting bracket 9. Return hose from manifold 10. Pressure hose to manifold 11. Countersunk screw 8. Remove the four hexagon headed screws (6) and washers (7) securing the mounting bracket (8) to the machine. Remove the valve from the machine. 9. Remove the two, countersunk socket head, screws (11) securing the valve to the mounting bracket.

Remove the valve from the mounting bracket. Installation 1. Installation is the reverse of the above procedure. 2. Refer to Page 1.66 and replenish the hydraulic tank before the engine is started. 3. Purge the hydraulic system by starting the engine and operating all services to fully extend and retract cylinders several times. 4. Refer to Page 1.66, check the hydraulic level and replenish if necessary.