45-031 REV. 11/19
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Equipment damage hazard.
Equipment damage and loss of performance could result
if air is trapped in the hydraulic system.
Activate the hydraulic functions several times after
hydraulic service has been performed, to bleed trapped air
out of the system before returning attachment to service.
5.4 Cylinder Disassembly
1. Remove the cylinder from the attachment. See removal instructions.
2. Clamp the cylinder lightly at the base end in a soft jawed vise. Use a block or other
support under the rod end of the cylinder. (Figure 5-1)
Figure 5-1, Cylinder Vise
3. Spread and remove the retaining ring from the gland cap.
4. Push gland inward 1 inch and pry out lock ring.
5. Remove the rod assembly from the cylinder tube.
6. Clamp the rod assembly in a soft jawed vise on the wrench flats,
not on the rod
surface
. If the rod does not have wrench flats use two pieces of wood on both
sides of the rod to prevent scaring. (Figure 5-2)
