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3. CONNECTION
Before use cylinder, please visually check all units, to make sure there are no damage on
cylinder, port threads, coupler and hose. No oil leaking and shortage of parts. If you find any
problem please stop using your equipment and contact with your nearest authorized AME
International Service Center or Sales office.
Use a pump with a release valve or a 3-way valve and one hose to connect with lock nut cylinder.
After connected all parts, please fully hand-tighten all couplers. If not, oil will be leaked when you
operate the equipment.
4. OPERATION
WARNING:
Tilt saddle (if available) must not exceed the maximum tilt angle of 5 ° (
A B C
4.1 Operate hydraulic pump to advance (see A).
4.2 To hold the piston rod, clockwise rotate the Lock nut (see B) until reach to the top of cylinder
(see C).
4.3 To release the piston rod, Anticlockwise rotate the lock nut until reach to the top of piston rod
4.4 After finish the work, release the pressure and fully return the piston rod, remove the hose
and cover the coupler by rubber cap.
IMPORTANT:
Use less than the full stroke and use less full capacity if possible. Do
not allow piston rod to rotate when installing adaptors or during the work, rotating
piston rod could damage the seals.
5. MAINTENANCE
Please always use clean AME International oil or other approved hydraulic oil. Use other
unapproved oil or dirty oil will damage the cylinders.
