Return to Master Table of Contents DISASSEMBLY CAUTION! Vent air from the hydraulic system before disconnecting cylinder piping connections. Use the lever on the reservoir, while the engine is running. Discharge the hydraulic accumulator and vent residual tank pressure after the engine is shut off. Pour clean replacement fluid back into the system if excessive fluid is lost. 1. Following removal of cylinder from excavator attachment, support cylinder on some type of sturdy work platform and drain all oil. Rotate cylinder so that piping ports are on top, to allow trapped air to vent. 2. Position piston rod so that it is extended approximately one half meter (20"). Figure 8 3.
Loosen bolts (7) on the end of cylinder. Figure 9 NOTE: Wrap a cloth or other protective material around piston rod, to avoid possibility of accidentally scratching or scoring rod surface while fasteners are being loosened and removed. Component parts (numbered in parentheses) are keyed to Figure 4. Figure 10 S0705000 Page 10 Cylinders