SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 583)

Hydraulic System
8.168 Model 8042, 10042, 10054 Legacy Rev. 10/03
8.13.12 Side Tilt Carriage Cylinder (Optional)
The optional side tilt carriage cylinder (1) provides a way
to tilt the carriage attachment from side-to-side. The side
tilt carriage includes a cylinder that operates to provide
the side tilt motion.
a. Side Tilt Carriage (Optional) Removal
1. Level the boom (place the boom in a horizontal
position).
2. Tilt the carriage (2) to fully retract the side tilt
carriage cylinder (3).
3. Use suitable blocks to support the side tilt carriage
(2) in this position.
4. Engage the park brake switch, place the travel select
lever in (N) NEUTRAL, place the neutral lock lever in
the (N) NEUTRAL LOCK position and shut the engine
OFF.
5. Place an Accident Prevention Tag on both the
ignition key switch and the steering wheel, stating
that the vehicle should not be operated. Refer to
Section 1.5, “Accident Prevention Tags.”
6. Unlock and open the rear door. Allow the hydraulic
fluid to cool.
7. Remove all dirt and grease from the side tilt carriage
cylinder (3) and the auxiliary hydraulics lines (4).
8. Label or otherwise mark the auxiliary hydraulics
assemblies (4).
9. Disconnect and cap all hoses and fittings, etc.
10. Remove the snap rings (5) and cylinder base pin (6)
and rod pin (7) from the mounting plates on the
carriage (2) and pivot base (8).
11. Remove the cylinder (3) using a sling and hoist or
other suitable lifting equipment.
12. Wipe up any hydraulic fluid spillage in, on, near and
around the vehicle.
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WARNING:
Hot hydraulic fluid can
cause severe burns. Wait for hydraulic fluid to
cool before servicing any hydraulic component.
WARNING:
Escaping hydraulic fluid
under pressure can penetrate the skin, causing
death or serious injury. Relieve hydraulic
pressure before servicing any hydraulic
component.