TM 5-3805-262-20
11-4. LIFT CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAINTENANCE
a. I n s p e c t i o n .
This task covers inspection of lift cylinder assemblies. Perform
this procedure anytime you suspect lift cylinder assemblies problems.
MATERIALS/PARTS: Clean cloths (Appendix C, item 1)
NOTE
I f h y d r a u l i c o i l l e a k a g e i s s e e n , remove and replace lift cylinder as-
sembly. Forward it to direct support maintenance for repair.
(1)
(2)
( 3)
( 4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Check for indication of hydraulic oil
leakage between cylinder rod and gland.
If necessary, use clean cloth to remove
dirt and grease from area. Slight damp-
n e s s i s p e r m i s s i b l e.
Check for indication of hydraulic
oil leakage between gland and
tube. If necessary, use clean
cloth to remove dirt and grease
from area. Slight dampness is
p e r m i s s i b l e .
Start engine and operate at idle
speed.
Place LIFT ARM control lever in
RAISE position until bucket is
four feet from ground.
Check for indication of hydraulic
oil leakage between cylinder rod
and gland. Slight dampness is
p e r m i s s i b l e.
Check for indication of hydraulic oil
leakage between gland and tube. Slight
dampness is permissible.
Lower bucket to ground and turn off engine.
Repeat steps (1) through (7) above to inspect remaining lift cylinder as-
sembly.
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