Return to Master Table of Contents Because the volume of oil needed to lengthen the cylinder rod (Q1) is greater than the volume of oil required to retract the cylinder rod, it takes more time to decrease cylinder stroke length than it does to lengthen it. 2 Q 1 = S x π (B ) 4 Figure 3 Q 2 = S x π (B 2 ) 4 -R 2 Q 1 > Q 2 PARTS LIST The following parts list is a partial listing only; for full and complete parts list information, refer to the Hydraulic Equipment Component Parts List Cross section in Figure 4 shows an arm cylinder. Cross section in Figure 5 shows a boom cylinder. The bucket and boom cylinders are identical and differ only in the attached pipes.
Figure 4 Figure 5 S0705000 Page 4 Cylinders