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5.2-4
Main Lift Cylinder Removal - Mast on Floor
1.
Remove the mast from the truck as described in
Section 5.1.
2.
Insert a 2 X 4 in. ( 5 X 10 cm ) wood block between the
lower crossmembers of the outer upright and outer
intermediate upright to prevent uprights from moving
out the bottom of the Mast.
3.
Lay the Mast face-down on wood blocks (Figure 19).
Block under each end of the outer upright so the Mast
is level, and the inner uprights and carriage are free to
move.
4.
Using a 1-in. wrench, disconnect the cylinder supply
hoses from the cylinder inlet ports. Using a 1-in.
socket, remove the special long fittings from the
cylinder ports and install plugs.
5.
Remove the snap ring from the top of the LH cylinder
rod, and the tube and fitting from the top of the RH
cylinder rod. Plug the cylinder port.
6.
Roll the uprights through the top of the Mast 1 - 2 ft.
( 30-60 cm), disengage the cylinder rods from the
outer intermediate upright.
7.
Lift the cylinder from its base mounting boss in the
outer upright and angle inward. Remove the cylinders
through the sides of the uprights.
8.
Note the number of shims (if equipped) on each
cylinder rod.
9.
For reassembly, reverse the above procedures.
Figure 19. Removing Main Lift Cylinders.
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3
2
8
5
4
8
5
7
7
6
Snap
Ring
Shim
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