JLG 800A_AJ Service Manual - Manual (Page 287)

SECTION 5 - HYDRAULICS
3120858 – JLG Lift – 5-5
5.5 CYLINDER CHECKING PROCEDURE
NOTE: Cylinder check must be performed anytime a system
component is replaced or when improper system
operation is suspected.
Cylinders Without Counterbalance Valves -
Master Cylinder and Steer Cylinders
1. Using all applicable safety precautions, activate
engine and fully extend cylinder to be checked. Shut
down engine.
2. Carefully disconnect hydraulic hoses from retract
port of cylinder. There will be some initial weeping of
hydraulic fluid which can be caught in a suitable
container. After the initial discharge, there should be
no further drainage from the retract port.
3. Activate engine and extend cylinder.
4. If cylinder retract port leakage is less than 6-8 drops
per minute, carefully reconnect hose to port and
retract cylinder. If leakage continues at a rate of 6-8
drops per minute or more, cylinder repair must be
made.
5. With cylinder fully retracted, shut down engine and
carefully disconnect hydraulic hose from cylinder
extend port.
6. Activate engine and retract cylinder. Check extend
port for leakage.
7. If extend port leakage is less than 6-8 drops per min-
ute, carefully reconnect hose to extend port, than
activate cylinder through one complete cycle and
check for leaks. If leakage continues at a rate of 6-8
drops per minute or more, cylinder repairs must be
made.
Cylinders With Single Counterbalance Valve
(Upper Lift Cylinder)
OPERATE ALL FUNCTIONS FROM GROUND CONTROL STATION
ONLY.
1. Using all applicable safety precautions, activate
hydraulic system.
WHEN WORKING ON THE UPPER LIFT CYLINDER, RAISE THE
BOOM TO HORIZONTAL AND SUPPORT THE UPPER BOOM,
UPRIGHT, AND TOWER BOOM. DO NOT WORK ON THE CYLINDER
WITHOUT A SUITABLE SUPPORT IN PLACE.
2. Shut down hydraulic system and allow machine to
sit for 10-15 minutes. If machine is equipped with
bang-bang or proportional control valves, turn IGNI-
TION SWITCH to ON, move control switch or lever
for applicable cylinder in each direction, then turn
IGNITION SWITCH to OFF. If machine is equipped
with hydraulic control valves, move control lever for
applicable cylinder in each direction. This is done to
relieve pressure in the hydraulic lines. Carefully
remove hydraulic hoses from appropriate cylinder
port block.
3. There will be initial weeping of hydraulic fluid, which
can be caught in a suitable container. After the initial
discharge, there should be no further leakage from
the ports. If leakage continues at a rate of 6-8 drops
per minute or more, the counterbalance valve is
defective and must be replaced.
4. To check piston seals, carefully remove the counter-
balance valve from the retract port. After initial dis-
charge, there should be no further leakage from the
ports. If leakage occurs at a rate of 6-8 drops per
minute or more, the piston seals are defective and
must be replaced.
5. If no repairs are necessary or when repairs have
been made, replace counterbalance valve and care-
fully connect hydraulic hoses to cylinder port block.
6. If used, remove lifting device from upright or remove
prop from below upper boom, activate hydraulic
system and run cylinder through one complete cycle
to check for leaks.