JLG 740AJ Service Manual - Manual (Page 291)

SECTION 5 - HYDRAULICS
3121160 – JLG Lift – 5-5
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 main boom, activate hydraulic sys-
tem and run cylinder through one complete cycle to
check for leaks.
5.5 CYLINDER REPAIR
NOTE: The following are general procedures that apply to
all of the cylinders on this machine. Procedures that
apply to a specific cylinder will be so noted.
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY OF THE CYLINDER SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON A
CLEAN WORK SURFACE IN A DIRT FREE WORK AREA.
1. Connect a suitable auxiliary hydraulic power source
to the cylinder port block fitting.
DO NOT FULLY EXTEND CYLINDER TO THE END OF STROKE.
RETRACT CYLINDER SLIGHTLY TO AVOID TRAPPING PRES-
SURE.
2. Operate the hydraulic power source and extend the
cylinder. Shut down and disconnect the power
source. Adequately support the cylinder rod, if appli-
cable.
3. If applicable, remove the cartridge-type holding
valve and fittings from the cylinder port block. Dis-
card o-rings.
4. Place the cylinder barrel into a suitable holding fix-
ture.
5. Mark cylinder head and barrel with a center punch
for easy realignment. Using an allen wrench, loosen
the eight (8) cylinder head retainer cap screws, and
remove cap screws from cylinder barrel.
NOTE: Step 6 applies only to the steer cylinder.
6. Using a spanner wrench, loosen the spanner nut
retainer, and remove spanner nut from cylinder bar-
rel.
7. Attach a suitable pulling device to the cylinder rod
port block end or cylinder rod end, as applicable.
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN REMOVING THE CYLIN-
DER ROD, HEAD, AND PISTON. AVOID PULLING THE ROD OFF-CEN-
TER, WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PISTON AND
CYLINDER BARREL SURFACES.
8. With the barrel clamped securely, apply pressure to
the rod pulling device and carefully withdraw the
complete rod assembly from the cylinder barrel.
Figure 5-1. Cylinder Barrel Support
Figure 5-2. Cap Screw Removal