SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual User Manual
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Hydraulic System
8.162
Model 8042, 10042, 10054 Legacy
Rev. 10/03
9. Remove the two setscrews (8), with locking inserts
(9), from the piston (7). Pry or drill out the setscrews
as required. DO NOT damage the piston threads.
New setscrews with locking inserts will be required
for reassembly.
10. Remove the piston (7) from the rod (4).
Note: Loctite Threadlocker #271 (red) and 440-500 lb-ft
(597-678 Nm) were applied to the piston (7) when it was
installed. It may be necessary to apply heat to break the
bond of the sealant between the piston (7) and the rod
(4) before the piston can be unthreaded and removed.
Some parts of cylinders are sealed with a special organic
sealant and locking compound.
Before attempting to disassemble these parts, remove
any accessible seals from the area of the bonded joint.
Wipe off any hydraulic oil and heat the joint uniformly to
break the bond. A temperature of 300-400° F (149-204° C)
will destroy the bond. Avoid overheating or the parts may
become distorted or damaged. Apply sufficient torque or
pressure for removal while the parts are still hot.
Breakdown of sealant will leave a white, powdery
residue on threads and parts. Clean the residue away
with a soft brass wire brush prior to reassembly, and
wipe with Loctite “T” cleaner before reinstallation.
11. Remove the piston square seal (10), square ring
(11) and precision wearband (12) from the piston (7).
12. From within the piston, remove the small o-ring (13).
13. Remove the locking inserts (14) from their
installation holes in the head gland threads. Pry or
drill out the inserts as required. DO NOT damage the
head gland threads. New locking inserts will be
required for reassembly.
14. Remove the head gland (5) from the rod (4).
15. Remove the o-ring (15), back-up ring (16) and o-ring
16. From within the head gland (5), remove the precision
wearbands (18) and the deep Z-seal (19). From the
other end, remove the rod wiper (20).
c. Swing Carriage Cylinder Cleaning
1. Remove all hydraulic fluid, dirt and debris from the
swing carriage cylinder (1).
2. Discard all seals, back-up rings and o-rings. Replace
with new items from the complete seal kits (21) to
help ensure proper cylinder function.
3. Clean all metal parts with an approved cleaning
solvent such as trichlorethylene. Carefully clean
cavities, grooves, threads, etc.
4. If a white, powdery residue is present on threads
and parts, it can be removed. Clean the residue
away with a soft brass wire brush prior to reassembly,
and wipe with Loctite “T” cleaner before reinstallation.
d. Swing Carriage Cylinder Inspection
1. Inspect internal surfaces and all parts for wear,
damage, etc. If the inner surface of the tube (6) does
not display a smooth finish, or is scored or damaged
in any way, replace the tube. Often, dirty hydraulic
fluid causes failure of internal seals and damage to
the smooth surface within the tube.
2. Remove slight scratches on the piston, rod or inner
surface of the tube with very fine grit emery cloth.
Use the emery cloth in a rotary motion to polish out
and blend the scratch(es) into the surrounding
surface.
3. Clean parts with trichlorethylene after repair.
4. Check that the rod (4) is straight. If it is bent, install a
new rod.
e. Swing Carriage Cylinder Assembly
Note: Follow the information in Section 8.13.3, “General
Cylinder Assembly Instructions.”
1. Install the deep Z-seal (19), orienting the edge (24).
Install the precision wearbands (18) into the forward
end of the head gland (5), and at the rear end, install
the rod wiper (20). The wiper lip (23) should be
toward the outer end of the head gland and the seal
lips toward the inner end of the head gland. Use
tools that will not damage the seals.
2. Install a new oiled o-ring (17), back-up ring (16) and
oiled o-ring (15) onto the head gland (5).
3. Fasten the rod end in a soft-jawed vise and put a
padded support below and near the threaded end of
the rod to help prevent damage to the rod.
4. Push the head gland (5) onto the rod (4). If
necessary, use a soft hammer to drive the head
gland onto the rod.
5. Install two new locking inserts (14) into their holes in
the head gland threads.
6. Install a new small oiled o-ring (13) into the piston
(7).