Jacobsen SLF 1880, Technical/Repair Manual

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SECTION 8Q. LIFT CYLINDER REPAIR
GENERAL
The SLF-1880 mower uses five lift cylinders to lift and
lower the reels. The cylinders are all the same.
REMOVAL
(Section 9E).
INSPECTION
1. Inspect all parts for excessive wear, cracks, gall-
ing and broken parts.
2. Discard all o-rings, seals, and backup rings.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Clean and air dry exterior of cylinder.
2. Drain the oil from the cylinder.
3. Disassemble the lift cylinder, (Figure 8Q-1).
Figure 8Q-1. Lift Cylinder Disassembly
a. Remove rod guide lock ring (Figure 8Q-2).
Figure 8Q-2. Guide Lock Ring
b. Push rod guide into cylinder approximately
0.75 in (Figure 8Q-3).
Figure 8Q-3. Rod Guide
CAUTION
During repair of the cylinder, use extreme care not to
damage the barrel, rod, and sealing surfaces of the
cylinder.
!
Nut
Piston
O-Ring
Backup
Washers
O-Ring
Rod
Guide
Wiper
Lock
Ring
Lock
Ring
Spacer
Lock Ring
3/4"
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