Grove Conversion Installation Instructions

Park machine safely

Before starting job:

• Lower all equipment to the ground.
• Put in park/set parking brake.
• Stop the engine and remove the key

Work in clean area

• Clean work area and machine.
• Make sure you have all necessary tools to do the job.
• Read all instructions thoroughly; do not attempt shortcuts.
• Clean valve area thoroughly; front and rear prior to disassembly.

1. Remove OEM snap rings
   • Remove and retain snap rings.
2. Remove expansion plugs
   • Remove expansion plugs from the top of the valve body.
   • Discard Plugs, New parts are provided.
   • Use a sharp punch and hammer.
3. Remove e-clips and springs
   • Remove e-clips and springs from coupler barrel levers located under expansion plugs.
   • Discard e-clips, springs, and levers, new parts are provided with kit.
   • Remove barrels from SCV housing.
4. Remove OEM O-rings and backers
   • Remove OEM O-rings and backers from SCV bore using a long O-ring pick and discard.
   • 2 O-rings and 2 backers per bore
5. Clean SCV bore
   • This step is very important as damage to new O-rings may occur if this step is neglected.
   • Brake and parts cleaner is recommended.
   • Blow dry with compressed air once debris is washed away.
6. Inspect valve body bore face
   • Assure that no damage has occurred to valve body bore face.
   • If damage is visible, use rat tail file or a half round file to smooth the surfaces.
   • If a file is used, repeat step 5.
7. Remove Grove Conversion Inserts from packages
   • Remove 5/16” cap screw, flat washer and lock washer from the rear half of the insert.
   • Remove O-ring compression sleeve.
   • O-rings will remain as received on assy.
   • Apply grease or assembly lube liberally to O-rings.
   • Blue Lock-Tite is recommended on all threads
8. Install insert into valve body
   • Gently install insert into valve body making sure index pin (Fig. H) on the front half of the insert is in the 12 o’clock or 6 o’clock position. Insert until fully seated and snap ring groove is visible. (Light tapping may be required)
   • Use a rubber mallet to reduce risk of damage
   • (DO NOT FORCE) O-ring damage may result.
   • When firmly seated, install OEM snap ring.
9. Install after- market hydraulic couplers
   • Breakaway couplers included in kit. Do Not substitute. Apply grease or assembly lube to O-ring, and tighten with properly sized open end wrench.
   • Damage to valve body may result in the event of implement breakaway if these couplers are not used.
   • Rotate insert and coupler assembly by hand counter clockwise until it stops.
10. Tighten Insert
    • Using a 5/8” open end wrench, tighten the rear half of the insert firmly, 60 ft. lbs. recommended.
    • Install the compression sleeve onto the rear half of the insert. Insuring that it is seated against the rear O-ring.
    • Install the 5/16” cap screw, flat washer, and lock washer making sure the flat washer is against the compression sleeve. (Blue Lock-Tite recommended) on cap screw threads.
    • Tighten firmly using a ½” box end wrench, 15 ft. lbs. recommended.
11. Install supplied expansion plugs
    1. Install expansion plugs onto the top of the valve housing using a hammer and a flat punch