Autoquip SERIES 35 ROVER MOBILE - Manual (Page 26)

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14.
Check the piston head nut for tightness and torque to 600-650 ft. lbs on 3 ½”
bore cylinders or 850-950 ft. lbs. on 4” bore cylinders. The upper clevis and pin
may be used to prevent the rotation of the rod while tightening.
15. Liberally
lubricate the piston and seal with CLEAN grease or oil.
16.
Reinsert the piston into the barrel, taking care not to pinch or nick the new seal.
17.
Slip the bearing assembly into place and align the retainer hole with the slot in
the barrel.
18.
Turn the bearing with the Spanner wrench until the retainer is reinserted
completely.
19.
Pull up the rod and reinstall the upper clevis pin and setscrew.
20.
Reconnect the cylinder hose.
21.
Check that the lag bolts are secure after checking all pins and other mechanical
and hydraulic components.
22.
Restore the oil level (see oil recommendations in the “Routine Maintenance”
section.
23.
Turn on the electrical power and press the “UP” button. It may take a few
seconds to fill the empty cylinders. Raise the tilter approximately one inch and
remove the maintenance block.
24.
Lower the lift completely and hold the “DOWN” button for 60 seconds to allow air
in the cylinders to bleed back into the tank.
25.
Raise the lift to 25 – 50% of its full travel, then lower fully holding the “DOWN”
button for an additional 60 seconds. Repeat this step 8 – 10 times.
26. Check the oil level (see oil requirements).
27.
Clean the oil fill breather cap.
PIPE THREAD SEALANT
Loctite PST #567 pipe thread sealant or equivalent is recommended. Do not use
Teflon tape. Tape fragments can cause malfunctioning of the hydraulic system.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE