Oscillation Hydraulic Cylinder

3-77. Oscillation Hydraulic Cylinder

a. General. The purpose of the oscillation

cylinder is to tilt the machine either right or left in

relation to the front axle. The oscillation cylinder is

located on the front right hand side of the fork lift.

(Model RTL10 also has an oscillation cylinder

attached to the rear right hand side of the fork lift.)

It is attached to the axle at the rod end and to the

frame at the base end. The reason for tilting the

forklift is to keep the load of the forks level, if

n e c e s s a r y , while operating on at lateral slope, and

to allow pick up of a canted pallet load.

b. Removal. Refer to figure 3-153 and remove

the oscillation cylinder.

c. Disassembly. Refer to figure 3-154 and

disassemble the oscillation cylinder.

d . Repacking Cylinder. Refer to paragraph 3 - 6 4 c

for repacking procedures.

e. Inspection.

(1) Inspect rod for nicks and scratches.

(2) Inspect shell assembly for cracks or

damage.

(3) Inspect piston for scratches.

(4) Inspect end nut for cracks.

(5) Remove scratches with crocus cloth.

(6) Replace a defective part.

f. Reassembly. Refer to figure 3-154 and

reassemble the oscillation cylinder.

Figure 3-153. Oscillation cylinder, removal and installation

g . Test. R e f e r t o p a r a g r a p h 3 - 6 4 g a n d t e s t t h e

cylinder.

h . Installation. Refer to figure 3-153 and install

t h e oscillation cylinder.