JLG E300 Service Manual - Manual (Page 114)

SECTION 5 - HYDRAULICS
5-18 – JLG Lift – 3120772
5.5 CYLINDER REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
Upper (Main) Boom Lift Cylinder Removal
1. Place the machine on a flat and level surface. Place
the Upper Boom in a horizontal position. Place
Tower halfway (approx. 37 degrees). Shut down
machine and prop boom.
2. Tag, disconnect and cap the upper boom lift cylinder
hydraulic lines and ports.
3. Remove the hardware securing the cylinder rod
attach pin #1 to the boom. Using a suitable brass
drift, drive out the cylinder rod attach pin #1.
4. Secure the cylinder with suitable slings or supports
as required. Remove the hardware securing the bar-
rel end attach pin #2. Using a suitable brass drift,
drive out the barrel end attach pin #2.
5. Remove the cylinder from the boom and place in a
suitable work area.
Upper (Main) Boom Lift Cylinder Installation
NOTE: Coat I.D. of bushings with specified lubricant prior to
installing pins.
1. Install Lift Cylinder in place using suitable slings or
supports, aligning attach pin mounting holes on
upright.
2. Using a suitable drift, drive the barrel end attach pin
#2 through the mounting holes in the lift cylinder
and upright. Secure in place with pin retaining hard-
ware.
3. Remove cylinder port plugs and hydraulic line caps
and correctly attach lines to cylinder ports.
4. With function speed switch at its slowest setting,
extend the cylinder rod until attach pin hole aligns
with those in boom. Using a suitable drift, drive the
cylinder rod attach pin #1 through the aligned
holes. Secure the pin in place with pin retaining
hardware.
5. Cycle cylinder completely to check for proper func-
tioning. Place boom in stowed position. Check
hydraulic fluid level and adjust accordingly.
Lower Lift Cylinder Removal
1. Place machine on flat and level surface. Place the
Upper Boom in a horizontal position. Raise the
Tower halfway. See Figure 2-1. Support Upper Boom
with a prop. Support upright with an overhead
crane.
2. Using slings, restrain the Tower lift cylinder.
3. Remove the hardware securing the cylinder rod
attach pin #5 to the boom. Using an appropriate
brass drift, drive out the cylinder rod attach pin #5.
Figure 5-22. Upper Boom Lift Cylinder Removal